Commercial transport operators have officially suspended their planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in response to the recently introduced GH¢1 levy on petroleum products.
The strike action, intended as a protest against the levy, was called off following a meeting between transport unions and officials from the Ministry of Transport.
Speaking on the development, Samuel Amoah, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), said the government had assured the unions that the new levy would not result in an increase in fuel prices.
“What we have to do now is monitor the situation to see if, by September, there will be any changes,” Amoah explained. “If nothing changes, then it means we do not have a case. But if prices go up, it would affect our operational costs—and that’s when we will reconsider our decision.”
He confirmed that the strike had been officially suspended, with the unions opting to remain vigilant while assessing the impact of the levy over the coming months.
The GH¢1 fuel levy, introduced as part of broader government efforts to stabilize the energy sector, has drawn mixed reactions from stakeholders, particularly within the transport industry, where fuel costs represent a significant portion of operating expenses.
