The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that transport fares could increase if fuel prices go up during the next pricing window.

According to the union, any upward adjustment in fuel prices is likely to push transport operators to review fares in order to cope with rising operational costs.

Speaking on Channel One TV Ghana, the union’s Industrial Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, said transport operators are already experiencing significant financial pressure due to the high cost of running their vehicles.

“You know we work for profit, and for some time now prices have remained the same. Some of our people even went out of their way to increase their prices, but we were able to stop them. This indicates that they are looking for a change in the prices of fares,” he explained.

Mr Imoro noted that fuel is not the only factor affecting transport operators, pointing out that the prices of spare parts, lubricants and other maintenance materials have remained high.
“We spoke about the prices of spare parts, lubricants and other things we use on our cars, but their prices have remained high. So these are the indicators we look at,” he said.

He further explained that the union does not immediately implement fare adjustments, but changes in fuel prices—particularly increases—often influence decisions on transport fares.
“We do not immediately impose a new fare, but if the price of fuel changes and it is upwards, everybody should expect a change in lorry fare,” he added.

The warning comes ahead of the second fuel pricing window beginning Monday, March 16, with industry analysts predicting possible increases in pump prices across Ghana.

Recent figures show that the price floor for petrol has risen to GH¢11.57 per litre from GH¢10.46 between March 1 and 15. Diesel prices have also increased to GH¢14.35 per litre from GH¢11.42, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) now sells at GH¢10.67 per kilogramme, up from GH¢9.38.

Overall, the adjustments represent increases of GH¢1.11 for petrol, GH¢2.93 for diesel and GH¢1.29 for LPG within the same month, raising concerns among transport operators and commuters about the potential impact on transport fares.