The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced it will begin enforcing the new GHS1 Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on petroleum products starting Monday, June 9, 2025.
This directive follows the passage of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), aimed at raising funds to address energy sector shortfalls, settle legacy debts, and support power supply stabilization efforts nationwide.
In Tariff Interpretation Order (TIO) No. 2025/003, issued by Commissioner-General Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the GRA outlined that the revised levy will apply to key fuel types.
The levy on petrol (motor spirit, super) will increase from GHS0.95 to GHS1.95 per litre, while diesel (gas oil) will rise from GHS0.93 to GHS1.93 per litre.
Marine gas oil and heavy fuel oil will also see upward adjustments, whereas the levy on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) remains unchanged at GHS0.73 per kilogram.
All petroleum sector operators are required to comply fully with the new rates. Products lifted before June 9 will be subject to the existing levies, but any cash-and-carry transactions made on or after the implementation date will be charged the updated rates.
Government officials maintain that the new levy is essential to ensuring the financial sustainability of Ghana’s energy sector.
