Transport operators give government 2-day ultimatum over fuel prices

Commercial transport operators in Ghana have issued a two-day ultimatum to the government, demanding urgent intervention to stabilise fuel prices or risk a 20 percent increase in lorry fares.

In a press release dated March 29, 2026, the operators warned the Ministry of Energy and government authorities to take “immediate and drastic measures” to address what they describe as persistent fuel price volatility.

The group said the continued upward trend in fuel prices is severely affecting their operations and threatening the sustainability of their businesses.

“The transport sector is the backbone of Ghana’s economy, and any instability in fuel supply or pricing has far-reaching consequences for the entire nation,” the statement said, adding that their patience is “wearing thin.”

They cautioned that failure by the government to act decisively within the given timeframe would compel them to increase transport fares by 20 percent, a move they acknowledged would also impact the general public.

“This increase will not only affect our members but also the Ghanaian public, who are already struggling to make ends meet,” the statement noted.

The operators are demanding a series of measures, including immediate steps to stabilise fuel prices, a reduction in taxes and levies on petroleum products, and greater transparency in fuel pricing to prevent exploitation.

While expressing willingness to engage with authorities to find a solution, the group stressed that they would not tolerate inaction on what they described as a growing fuel crisis.

The statement was jointly signed by Samuel Amoah of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) under the Trades Union Congress (TUC); Asonaba Nana Wiredu, National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana; Paa Willie, National Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana; David Agboado, PRO of the Concerned Drivers Association; and Yaw Barimah, PRO of the True Drivers Union.