The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has lamented the rising cost of living, saying many Ghanaians are enduring excruciating hardship due to soaring fuel prices.

According to him, fuel prices continue to increase under the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a post on X, Ahiagbah questioned why government is attributing the hikes to global factors, when it had previously accused the Akufo-Addo administration of economic mismanagement during similar circumstances under the Russia–Ukraine war.

“This is Ghana under President Mahama. Of course, the NDC insulting brigade and sycophants live in a different Ghana, and therefore are not aware of the hardship Ghanaians are going through,” part of his tweet read.

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“Fuel prices are going up again, and the cost of living keeps getting worse. Ghanaians are suffering,” he added.

Fuel prices in Ghana surged significantly effective April 1, 2026, following the escalation of the Iran conflict, which has sharply driven up global crude oil prices.

Petrol rose by about 15% to GH¢13.30 per litre, while diesel increased by roughly 19% to GH¢17.10 per litre for the April 1–15 pricing window.

This marks one of the steepest hikes in recent months, driven by international factors including higher global oil prices and supply disruptions from the Middle East.

Although the relatively stable Ghanaian cedi has helped moderate the impact, the increases have sparked concerns over rising transportation costs and inflation.

President John Dramani Mahama, however, has sought to calm fears of an imminent fuel shortage.

Speaking at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum at Mpraeso in the Eastern Region, he assured Ghanaians that the country has sufficient petroleum reserves to last six weeks.

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