GPRTU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over New GH¢1 Fuel Levy

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a warning of a nationwide strike in response to the government’s introduction of a GH¢1 fuel levy.

The Union has announced June 10, 2025, as the date for the potential strike should the government refuse to withdraw the newly imposed levy on petroleum products.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 5, Abass Ibrahim Imoro, the Union’s Industrial Public Relations Officer, criticized the government’s decision, describing it as one made without adequate stakeholder consultation. He cautioned that the new levy would bring severe financial strain to those in the transport industry.

“We are urging the government to immediately withdraw the levy and open discussions with us and other stakeholders to find a better path forward. If our appeal is ignored, we will have no choice but to suspend operations and ground our vehicles starting June 10, 2025. We ask the government to carefully consider the burden this policy places on the transport sector and its potential repercussions for the national economy,” Imoro said.

The GH¢1 fuel levy, which has sparked public debate, comes after Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

This bill raises the existing fuel levy by GH¢1 per liter and is projected to generate about GH¢5.7 billion in revenue.

According to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the funds collected from this levy will be directed toward settling Ghana’s growing energy sector debt, which is currently estimated at $3.1 billion. He also noted that an extra $1.2 billion will be needed to secure fuel for thermal power generation in the coming year.

Source: Prime News Ghana And Other News Agencies

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