Ghana Transport Workers Threaten Strike Over New Fuel Levy

Ghana Faces Potential Transport Strike Amidst GHC 1 Fuel Levy Ghana's commercial transport sector is on the brink of a major strike, with operators threatening to halt services on June 10th. The catalyst for this potential disruption is the recent implementation of a GHC 1 levy on petroleum products, a move that has sparked widespread concern among transport unions. Samuel Amoah, Deputy PRO for the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), expressed serious reservations about the levy's impact on their operations. "GHC 1 is too high; it's the highest levy rate recorded so far for petroleum products," Amoah stated during an interview on Onua FM. The added cost, he explained, would significantly reduce their profit margins, making it unsustainable to continue operations without a price increase for passengers. The potential strike is not the only pressing issue highlighted in the Onua FM news report. The segment also briefly covered other news items, including the arrest of a suspect in connection with the assault of a journalist during a recent protest and a tribute marking the tenth anniversary of a national disaster. The levy's impact on everyday citizens and the broader economic landscape will undoubtedly be closely watched in the coming days. The government's response to the transport union's concerns and any potential concessions offered will be crucial in determining whether the strike proceeds as planned.