Commercial transport operators have welcomed the government’s decision to reduce fuel prices and have announced that transport fares will remain unchanged following the recent adjustment in fuel taxes.
The announcement comes after the government on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, adjusted some tax margins in the petroleum price build-up, leading to a reduction in fuel prices—petrol by 36 pesewas and diesel by GH¢2 per litre.
Transport operators had initially hinted at a possible review of fares, citing high fuel costs and operational expenses as justification for potential increases.
However, speaking on Citi Eyewitness News following the reduction, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, commended the government for the intervention and confirmed that planned fare adjustments have been suspended.
According to him, the current fare structure will be maintained, describing the reduction as a welcome relief even though expectations had been for a higher cut in fuel prices.
“The decision from the GPRTU and other transport unions is that, we are going to maintain the fares that we are currently taking. Although we were expecting it to be higher, half a loaf is better than none,” he said.
The decision is expected to bring temporary stability to transport costs for commuters across the country.
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