Member of Parliament for Oforikrom and a member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Michael Akwasi Aidoo, has warned that the newly introduced GHS1 Energy Sector Levy on fuel will ultimately be passed on to ordinary Ghanaians, as transport operators are likely to transfer the additional cost to consumers.
This follows calls from the Minority Caucus in Parliament demanding the immediate reversal of the levy, arguing that it unfairly burdens Ghanaians and highlights poor policy planning.
In an exclusive interview on Channel One Newsroom on Monday, June 9, the MP expressed concerns about the timing and implementation of the levy.
He emphasised the need for transparency and public consultation to avoid placing further economic pressure on the populace.
Aidoo urged the government to move cautiously and ensure full stakeholder engagement before enforcing the levy.
“Driver unions may call off a strike, but then they will pass on the fuel. They will pass the cost to the consumers. The government met with them, convinced them to reduce their prices by 15% and within a day, they did a 360 and did this. But there are different driver unions,” he said.
Pushback against govt’s GHS1 fuel levy hike shows need for consultation – Minority