The government says the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, which introduced a charge of GH₵1-per-litre on selected petroleum products, generated GH¢8.81 billion in 2025 into the Energy Sector Support Account.
The government added that additional resources amounting to GH¢1.26 billion were deployed beyond the proceeds from the levy, bringing the total funds available in the account to GH¢10.07 billion.
This was contained in the annual report on the energy levy presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Tuesday, June 23.
Out of this amount, GH¢9.82 billion was utilised in 2025, with GH¢6.32 billion used to settle energy sector shortfalls and GH¢3.52 billion allocated towards the repayment of legacy debt.
Government says proceeds from the levy were insufficient to fully meet the obligations for the 2025 fiscal year, resulting in an additional GH¢12.85 billion being paid by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department from the Treasury Main Account.
In total, GH¢22.67 billion was expended from both the Energy Sector Support Account and the Treasury Main Account to address energy sector shortfalls and repay legacy debt.
The government further revealed that the balance in the Energy Sector Support Account as of December 31, 2025, stood at GH¢252 million.
“Lodgements for the period under review amounted to GH¢8.81 billion, exceeding collections by GH¢158.25 million (1.8%). An amount of GH¢1.26 billion was also brought forward into 2025 as balances on the various accounts making up the Energy Sector Support Account, bringing the total funds available to GH¢10.07 billion.
“Total utilisation from the Energy Sector Support Account in 2025 amounted to GH¢9.82 billion, comprising payments for energy sector shortfalls and the repayment of legacy debt in line with the provisions of Act 1135, leaving a balance of GH¢252.23 million,” part of the report read.
The energy levy, introduced to raise additional funds for fuel purchases for thermal power plants and to settle outstanding sector debts, faced calls for transparency from stakeholders.
The government has, however, defended its use of the proceeds, emphasising that the levy has supported efforts to ensure a more reliable power supply across the country.
