Gideon Boako questions extension of Energy Sector Recovery Levy, urges stronger enforcement against fuel smuggling

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the government's decision to extend the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil, arguing that authorities should prioritise tackling smuggling and non-compliance instead of imposing additional taxes.

Speaking in Parliament on Friday, July 31, during deliberations on the extension of the levy, Dr Boako questioned the rationale behind the proposal, stating that the government had already introduced a GH¢1 per litre Energy Sector Recovery Levy last year to repay debts in the energy sector.“Last year, the NDC government introduced the GH¢1 per litre Energy Sector Recovery Levy to repay energy sector debts.