The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) have jointly called on government to provide clear details on the implementation and duration of the newly announced GH¢1 fuel levy, which is scheduled to take effect on July 16, 2025.
The two bodies are demanding full transparency regarding how revenues from the levy will be utilized, cautioning against any move to convert the levy into a permanent feature of fuel pricing.
Speaking on behalf of the Union, Mr. Abass Imoro, Industrial Relations Officer, stated that following engagements with key stakeholders, the GPRTU is no longer opposed to the levy in principle. However, he stressed that the levy must not be collected indefinitely.
Mr. Imoro further warned that any additional rise in fuel prices could trigger upward adjustments in transport fares, especially at a time when diesel prices have gone up slightly in the first pricing window of July, while petrol prices have seen marginal decline.
For his part, Mr. Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary of COPEC, has insisted that the levy must be time-bound and the use of the funds fully accounted for. He urged authorities to ensure that the revenue is directed towards improving the country’s energy infrastructure.
“The levy must not become another hidden charge. Ghanaians deserve clarity and accountability,” Mr. Amoah said.
Meanwhile, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies has indicated that its members are preparing for the rollout of the levy, which coincides with the beginning of the second pricing window for July.
However, Dr. Riverson Oppong, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, cautioned that it is premature to predict the full impact of the levy on pump prices due to global and domestic market fluctuations.
The Chamber noted that members are committed to complying with the directive but will closely monitor developments in the pricing window to avoid unintended consequences for consumers.
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