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President Mahama directs GH¢2 reduction in regulatory margin per liter of diesel to keep transport fares stable
The intervention, which takes effect for one month from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, is expected to reduce pressure on commercial transport operators and businesses that rely heavily on diesel while helping to contain increases in the prices of goods and services.
He said the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) had been instructed to implement the reduction with immediate effect.
Featured Aug - 03 - 2026 , 15:09 2 minutes read President John Dramani Mahama has directed GH¢2 reduction in the regulatory margin on a liter of diesel to help reduce the regulatory margin on the product as a way to help cushion households and businesses against rising fuel costs and help keep transport fares unchanged.
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