The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has threatened a nationwide strike on Tuesday, June 10 following the introduction of a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products.
The GPRTU have voiced the collective outrage of over 200,000 drivers and vehicle owners nationwide.
According to the GPRTU, the new levy is a unilateral decision taken with consultation.
Speaking at a press conference, Abass Ibrahim Imoro, the Industrial Public Relations Officer of GPRTU stated, “This GH¢1 increment per litre, which translates to a direct 6.7% surge in our primary operational cost [assuming an average fuel price of GH¢15/litre], comes on the heels of already escalating expenses”.
“This new levy could force us to implement a 10-15% fare hike, a burden that over 60% of urban Ghanaians who rely on public transport daily simply cannot bear.”
He added, “We are therefore calling on the government to reverse the levy immediately and engage us and stakeholders on the way forward,”
“In the event that our call is not heeded, we will be compelled to take industrial action and park our vehicles on June 10, 2025.
We urge the government to consider the impact of the levy on the transport sector and the catastrophic consequences of our action on the economy, and engage us in meaningful deliberations to help address challenges in the energy sector.”
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