By Boakye Stephen, Kumasi, Ghana | Reporting for Ghanaian News, Canada
01/04/2026
Commercial transport operators in Ghana are warning of imminent fare increases as fuel prices surge sharply, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
According to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), petrol prices have risen from GHS 10.46 to GHS 13.30 per litre, while diesel has jumped from GHS 11.42 to GHS 17.10 within a month.
Deputy PRO Samuel Amoah emphasized that the crisis extends beyond fuel, citing rising costs in spare parts, insurance premiums, and DVLA fees, creating a multi-layered financial burden on drivers.
Global crude oil prices have climbed from $86.2 to $109.23 per barrel, largely due to supply risks around key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite government assurances of tax reviews on petroleum products, transport operators insist that only visible reductions at the pump can prevent fare hikes.
The GPRTU is expected to meet soon to determine new transport fares, pending approval from the Ministry of Transport.
Commentary | Boakye Stephen
This is a classic case of global shocks exposing domestic vulnerabilities. Ghana’s transport economy is highly sensitive to fuel fluctuations, but the deeper issue lies in structural dependency. Until alternative energy, efficient transport systems, and policy buffers are developed, every global crisis will continue to translate into local hardship.
