Commercial transport operators have suspended their planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to take place today.
The driver unions had intended to withdraw their services in protest against the recently introduced GHC1 levy on petroleum products.
However, following a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Transport, the unions agreed to suspend the action.
According to Samuel Amoah, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the government assured them that the levy would not lead to an increase in fuel prices.
Monitoring
Mr Amoah explained that the GPRTU will monitor the situation to see if, by September, there will be any changes. If nothing changes, then it means the union doesn't have a case.
He further pointed out that if prices go up, it would increase operational costs of commercial drivers—and that’s when the union will reconsider its decision.
Background
Meanwhile the Ghana Revenue Authority yesterday revised the implementation of the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy following stiff resistance from oil marketing companies.
Originally scheduled to take effect yesterday, a new implementation date of June 16,2025 has been agreed upon.
