The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government for the GHC1 increase in petroleum product prices, arguing that it adds to the financial burden already caused by rising utility tariffs.
They contend that these developments undermine the government’s proclaimed reset agenda aimed at economic recovery and relief.
Speaking during the debate on the Energy Sector Levy Amendment Bill, 2025, in Parliament on Wednesday, June 4, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, accused President John Dramani Mahama of deceiving Ghanaians, suggesting that the promises made to ease economic hardship are not being fulfilled.
“Petrol was selling at 95 pesewas, per this new bill, there’s going to be an increment of 105%. Diesel is going to go up by 103%. Marine fuel is going to go up by 400%. I’m wondering how the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, will explain this to his constituents. When they buy one gallon of fuel to go to the farm, I’m wondering how he will explain to them.
“Water and electricity were recently increased; now they’re back here to increase taxes. Is that what they promised Ghanaians? Is this the reset President Mahama promised? You cancelled E-levy, and you’re bringing ‘Dumsor’ levy-E-levy promax,” he criticised.
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