The Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, has cautioned its members against unofficial transport fare hikes.

According to him, despite the recent hike in fuel prices, this is unlawful.

On September 1, 2025, fuel prices increased despite the drop in crude oil prices on the international market.

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According to the latest pricing outlook by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), petrol increased by up to 5.40% per litre to an average of GH¢13.67, while diesel climbed to GH¢14.35 and LPG rose by 4.57% per kilogram.

Abass Imoro noted that GPRTU is mindful of the key factors that influence fare adjustments, including fuel prices, the exchange rate, and the cost of spare parts.

Therefore, he said transport fare adjustments must not be arbitrary.

“It depends on the percentages that will come out of it. Although we wouldn’t want to punish our clients, we always try to be flexible so that they will continue doing business with us and we also continue doing business with them,” he said as quoted by 3news.com.

GPRTU noted that when it becomes necessary to adjust fares, the union will take the necessary actions, urging patience and restraint.

“If we haven’t gotten to where we have to increase lorry fares, they shouldn’t do it on their own. That is illegal, and it might look as if you are cheating the public. We plead with our colleagues to take it easy. When the need arises, we will take action immediately,” he added.

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