Some drivers in the Kumasi Metropolis have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent fuel reduction in prices.
They believe that the decrease is too minimal to have a meaningful effect on their daily operations.
At several fuel stations, including Total Energies, petrol and diesel prices have dropped from GHS 15.79 per liter to GHS 15.49.
However, the drivers consider this reduction insignificant, especially in light of rising costs for spare parts and other challenges they face.
Charles Ofori, a taxi driver, stated, “This morning, fuel prices dropped marginally, but in the last two months since the NDC took over, fuel prices have increased more than four times. We expected a significant fuel reduction compared to what we are currently experiencing.”
Another driver noted that, “We don’t see any change. I am standing at a filling station right now—this is GOIL—and that is Total. There is no noticeable difference. But if you go to Suame Magazine, the prices of spare parts are continuing to rise, which affects our business.”
The drivers expressed that the current fuel prices are severely impacting their commercial activities.
They called on the government to fulfill its promise of stabilizing fuel prices.
Speaking to Orange Business News, Emmanuel Osei Yeboah, First Trustee of the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Ashanti Region, mentioned that despite the minimal fuel reduction in prices, drivers should not raise transport fares.
He pointed out that the high prices of spare parts and other difficulties are adversely hindering the transport sector.
He noted that while it may be time for the union to consider increasing fares, discussions with the Transport Ministry must be concluded first to agree on a suitable percentage.
Mr. Yeboah urged union members to remain calm, stating that efforts are underway to address these issues.
