The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the continued implementation of the GH₵1 fuel levy, rejecting calls from the Minority in Parliament for its abolition.
The Ministry’s Spokesperson and Head of Communications, Richmond Rockson, stated on Wednesday, March 18, during an interview that President John Dramani Mahama remains committed to policies that serve the best interests of Ghanaians.
He stressed that the President is attentive to public concerns and assured that government decisions are taken with careful consideration to benefit the country.
Mr. Rockson explained that the GH₵1 levy, introduced under the amended Energy Sector Levies Act, was designed to address critical shortfalls in the energy sector, particularly in the procurement of liquid fuels.
He noted that when the Finance Minister presented the bill to Parliament in June 2025, it was clearly indicated that the one cedi per litre levy would help tackle energy sector challenges, especially those related to fuel procurement.
Mr. Rockson dismissed claims by the Minority that the levy has outlived its usefulness, insisting that the reasons for its introduction remain valid.
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate removal of the levy, describing it as a burden on consumers amid rising fuel prices. The group argues that much of the energy sector’s debt has been cleared, making the continued imposition of the levy unjustifiable.
Despite these concerns, the government maintains that any decision on the policy must be based on a careful and objective assessment, emphasizing the levy’s role in sustaining stability within the energy sector.
