According to George Mireku Duker, a deputy minister of lands and natural resources, the first shipment of gasoline under the government's gold for oil agreement will arrive the next week.

"We believe we are prepared to launch it now that all the lines have been connected.

"Everyone must support it since it is excellent and will assist to cushion our currency, "As Mr. Duker said

While he was confident that the oil would arrive the following week, he stressed that the volumes will be decided this week.

Mr Duker made this known in an interview with journalists after the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, led a team to pay a courtesy call on the management of the Ghana Chamber of Mines today (January 10).