Ghana news briefing
Transport unions, Transport Ministry hold talks today on proposed 30% fare hike
Ahead of the meeting, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) urged the government to consider reintroducing the fuel price intervention implemented during the peak of the Middle East crisis, arguing that the policy helped cushion consumers and businesses from the impact of rising petroleum prices.
Transport operators are expected to meet officials of the Ministry of Transport today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss a proposed 30% increase in transport fares amid rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of vehicle spare parts.
The Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, also appealed to the government to restore the fuel intervention policy, recalling that it previously reduced diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre and petrol prices by GH¢2.
This is a summary of the original articles listed below. Always read the source articles for the full context. GhanaSummary does not create or modify the news — we summarise and link to original publishers.
