The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has called on the government to reverse the recently imposed GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy on petroleum products. Apexnewsgh reports
In a statement issued on June 5, 2025, the union, supported by allied commercial transport operators, warned that the levy would cripple their business and have a ripple effect on the entire economy, particularly on low-income earners who rely on public transport daily.
The GPRTU expressed disappointment that the government did not consult with them before imposing the levy, emphasizing the need for genuine and inclusive stakeholder consultation to resolve the issue. “Imposing taxes without consultation and consideration of its impact is not the way forward,” the union stressed.
The union cautioned that if the government fails to respond appropriately, they will embark on a nationwide sit-down strike effective Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This move would likely cause significant disruptions to the transportation sector and impact the daily lives of many Ghanaians.
The GH¢1 levy on every liter of fuel purchased was announced by President John Mahama’s government as part of measures to address the country’s energy sector debt. However, the GPRTU believes that this decision will have far-reaching consequences for the transport industry and the economy as a whole.
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PRESS RELEASE
Date: June 5, 2025
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS AND GPRTU DEMAND IMMEDIATE REVERSAL OF GH¢1 ENERGY SECTOR LEVY
We, the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other allied commercial transport operators, are calling on the government for the immediate reversal of the GH¢1 energy sector levy recently imposed on petroleum products.
This levy will not only cripple our business but will also have a ripple effect on the entire economy, especially on low-income earners who depend on public transport daily.
The following are our demands:
* Immediate removal of the GH¢1 energy sector levy on petroleum products.
* Genuine and inclusive stakeholder consultation on resolving challenges within the energy sector without burdening transport operators and commuters.
Should the government fail to respond appropriately to us, we will resolve to embark on a nationwide sit-down strike effective Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Imposing taxes without consultation and consideration of its impact is not the way forward.
We urge the government to reconsider this policy and engage all relevant stakeholders in a dialogue that leads to fair and sustainable solutions.
For media inquiries, contact:
* Alhaji Abass Moro, GPRTU National P.R.O – 0275595027
* Samuel Amoah, GPRTU Deputy P.R.O – 0243062953
* Paa Willie, Concerned Drivers Association, National Chairman – 0242971025
* Yaw Barima, True Drivers Union, National P.R.O – 0554822565
* David Agboado, Concerned Drivers Association, National P.R.O – 0541063682
* Asonaba Nana Wiredu, Concerned Drivers Association, Deputy Secretary – 0540377307
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/ Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
