CSOs push for GHS1.65 fuel price cut to ease burden
A coalition of civil society organisations, including IMANI Africa and COPEC Ghana, has proposed a GH¢1.65 reduction in the price build-up of petroleum products to help ease the burden of fuel costs on consumers.
The proposal comes after a directive from John Dramani Mahama, who tasked the Ministries of Energy and Finance to review taxes, margins, and levies within the petroleum pricing structure to provide temporary relief.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the groups recommended a total reduction of GH¢1.65 from the current price build-up. They further suggested that the measure should remain in place for two months, rather than the four weeks proposed by the government.
According to the coalition, the proposed relief would not place excessive strain on government finances, citing anticipated revenue from crude oil production and exports within the period.
They emphasised that such adjustments are necessary to address what they described as the persistent volatility in fuel prices across the country.
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