The fate of the GH₵1 fuel levy introduced to support Ghana’s electricity supply may hinge on how well the energy sector performs in the coming months, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, July 14, Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson and Head of the Ministry’s Communications Directorate, revealed that the new levy was implemented to help fund fuel purchases for power generation, an urgent response to the ongoing power instability (dumsor) affecting parts of the country.
Mr Rockson explained that the levy is a short-term solution and will be reviewed depending on its impact.
“Once we are making progress, we will review it, and a decision will be made whether or not the tariff should even move from the current additional GH₵1 or we should discard it totally,” he said.
He emphasised that the Ministry’s priority is to ensure a stable power supply. If the levy proves effective, it could be repealed. However, if fuel procurement challenges persist, the levy might remain in place to sustain electricity generation.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to begin collecting the GH₵1 levy on Wednesday, July 16. The charge applies to each litre of fuel purchased at the pump.
As Ghanaians brace for its impact at the pumps, the government maintains that the initiative is part of broader fiscal strategies to ensure energy security and economic stability.
