Ghanaian Parliament Erupts: Heated Debate Over New Fuel Levy

Ghanaian Parliament Debates New Fuel Levy: Afenyo-Markin's Criticism Sparks Debate Ghana's Parliament recently witnessed heated debate over a new fuel levy. Afenyo-Markin, a prominent member, strongly criticized the government's decision. The levy, he argued, imposes a greater financial burden on citizens than a previously repealed levy. The debate took place in Accra, Ghana, on June 4th, 2025. "This levy is imposing 4 Ghana cedis 50 pesewas on a liter, on a gallon of petrol," Afenyo-Markin stated, highlighting the increased cost to consumers. He further emphasized the discrepancy between the new levy and its predecessor, referencing specific sections of a government report to support his claim. He pointed out that the repealed levy was less than 2 billion cedis, while the new one is 5.7 billion cedis. The video of Afenyo-Markin's speech has gone viral, sparking discussions about the government's economic policies and their impact on ordinary Ghanaians. While the government has yet to issue a formal response, the debate highlights ongoing concerns about financial burdens on citizens.