Government has announced a set of urgent measures aimed at reducing fuel prices and easing transportation costs following an emergency Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
In a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed that Cabinet has directed the Ministers for Finance and Energy to ensure a reduction in fuel prices in the next pricing window through the suspension of selected taxes and margins.
The directive, which is expected to take effect in the upcoming pricing window, will last for an initial period of four weeks and will be subject to review depending on developments in the Middle East conflict and fluctuations in global crude oil prices.
Details of the specific taxes and margins to be suspended are expected to be announced during the next pricing window.
As part of efforts to cushion commuters, Cabinet has also instructed the Minister for Transport to fast-track the deployment of 100 recently acquired Metro Mass Transit buses.
The buses are to be added to the existing fleet and deployed on high-traffic routes, with a strict directive to maintain lower transport fares compared to those charged by private operators.
Additionally, Cabinet has directed all ministers and senior government appointees to strictly comply with the President’s directive cancelling fuel allocations and allowances.
The measures form part of broader government efforts to mitigate the impact of rising global fuel prices on Ghanaians while ensuring affordability in public transportation.
