The Commercial Transport Operators, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), are calling on the government to immediately reverse the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy recently imposed on petroleum products.
Parliament, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which introduces a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products.
But speaking at a press conference on Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Public Relations Officer of GPRTU, Abass Ibrahim Moro, described the levy as a burden that threatens the survival of the transport sector.
According to him, the new charge comes just weeks after a nationwide reduction in transport fares, creating a financial strain on operators already grappling with high operational costs. "This levy will significantly increase our operational expenses, leading to a loss of income, which directly affects our livelihoods and that of the commuting public," he stated.
