US EditionMotorists to Fork Out More for Fuel as Levy Hike Kicks In
- On June 3, 2025, Ghana’s Parliament approved legislation imposing a GH₵1 levy per litre on petroleum products to support the country’s struggling energy sector.
- The bill aims to raise GH5.7 billion to address the energy sector's US$3.1 billion debt and avoid an imminent power sector collapse.
- Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson assured the levy would not increase fuel prices immediately due to gains in the Ghana cedi's value.
- The Minority Caucus, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, walked out accusing the government of burdening citizens and likening the levy to the repealed E-Levy.
- The levy intends to stabilize power supply and reduce debt but faces criticism for possible short-term relief and risks of mismanagement without structural reforms.
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The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s GH¢1 levy on every litre of fuel, describing the measure as “short-sighted” and disproportionately burdensome on citizens. The levy, which is intended to raise funds to support the country’s beleaguered energy sector, has sparked concern that it will exacerbate the financial strain on households and businesses already grappling with a challenging economi…
No fuel price increases from GH¢1 energy levy - Pres. Mahama assures amid public outrage - Live Ghana TV
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GHC1 Adjustment: NDC told a lot of lies - Dr. Bawumia slams government
The former Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has reacted to the introduction of GHC1 on a litre of fuel. According to him, the party during the electioneering period told a lot of lies in the campaign. He made these remarks when addressing the people of Cape Coast at the end of his nationwide ‘Thank You Tour’ in the Central Region today. The former Vice President accused the NDC of campaigning on dec…
New GH¢1 fuel levy to raise GH¢5–6 billion but still not enough – Energy Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Jinapor, says the recently introduced GH¢1.00 fuel levy is expected to raise between GH¢5 billion and GH¢6 billion. However, he warned that this amount will not be enough to fully meet the country’s fuel needs of the energy sector. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, the Minister explained that the levy is part of efforts to solve Ghana’s growing energy sector debt and ensure there is enough liq…
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