Minority in Parliament is mounting pressure on the government to scrap the GH₵1 fuel levy, arguing that Ghanaians can no longer bear the cost of rising fuel prices and its broader implications on cost-of-living.

Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on April 1, 2026, Collins Adomako-Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, said the time has come for the government to move beyond discussions and take concrete steps to ease the burden on citizens.

While acknowledging that the government has indicated that it is considering scrapping the levy, he insisted that Ghanaians need action now, not promises.

“The fact that they are even considering it is a good sign, but we want them to move from consideration to action and take the bold step to relieve Ghanaians of some of the burden,” he said.

According to him, the impact of rising fuel costs is being felt directly in households, where everyday expenses continue to stretch already tight budgets.

He noted that many motorists who used to spend about GH₵150 on fuel now pay closer to GH₵200, an increase that is gradually eroding disposable income.

Beyond individual households, he warned that the ripple effects could be even more severe.

With diesel prices climbing, transport costs are also expected to rise, a situation that could push inflation higher and deepen the financial strain on ordinary Ghanaians.

Adomako-Mensah therefore urged policymakers to act swiftly, stressing that Ghana is not alone in facing global fuel price pressures.

He pointed out that countries like Namibia and India have already taken steps to cushion their citizens, suggesting that similar interventions are both possible and necessary.

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