Transport Fares Remain Unchanged After Fuel Price Reduction – GPRTU
Transport operators suspend planned fare hikes following reduction in fuel prices
- GPRTU says transport fares will remain the same despite recent fuel price reductions
- Petrol and diesel prices fell after government revised petroleum tax margins
- The decision is expected to bring short-term stability in transport costs nationwide
Commercial transport operators have welcomed the government’s recent reduction in fuel prices and confirmed that transport fares will remain unchanged following the adjustment in petroleum taxes.
The announcement follows government action on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, which revised some tax margins in the fuel price build-up. The move led to a drop in fuel prices, with petrol reduced by 36 pesewas per litre and diesel by GH¢2 per litre.
Transport operators had earlier signalled a possible upward review of fares, citing rising fuel and operational costs.
However, speaking after the price reduction, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Samuel Amoah, praised the intervention and confirmed that planned fare increases have been suspended.
He explained that the current fare structure will be maintained, describing the fuel price reduction as a welcome relief, even though operators had hoped for a larger cut.
“The decision from the GPRTU and other transport unions is that we are going to maintain the fares that we are currently taking. Although we were expecting it to be higher, half a loaf is better than none,” he stated.
The decision is expected to bring short-term stability to transport fares and ease pressure on commuters nationwide.
