The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has suspended its planned transport fare increase following the government’s decision to reduce diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre.
However, the union says it will closely monitor fuel prices over the coming weeks before making a final decision on transport fares.
The GPRTU had earlier proposed a 30% increase in transport fares due to rising operational costs, particularly the continuous increase in diesel and petrol prices. The latest fuel price reduction has provided temporary relief for commercial drivers, prompting the union to put the planned fare adjustment on hold.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, GPRTU Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah welcomed the government’s intervention, describing it as a positive step that prevented diesel prices from reaching nearly GH¢20 per litre.
According to him, the union appreciates President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to reduce diesel prices, noting that without the intervention, transport operators would have faced even higher fuel costs.
Fuel Prices Influenced Planned Transport Fare Hike
Mr. Amoah explained that the proposed transport fare increase was considered when diesel prices ranged between GH¢17 and GH¢18 per litre, while petrol prices were selling between GH¢14 and GH¢15 per litre.
He revealed that after discussions with the Ministry of Transport, the union agreed to postpone the fare increment based on assurances that the government was implementing measures to reduce fuel prices and ease the financial burden on commercial drivers.
However, the GPRTU expressed disappointment when fuel prices increased during the subsequent pricing window instead of falling as expected, creating uncertainty within the transport sector.
GPRTU to Review Fuel Prices Before Taking Final Decision
The transport union emphasized that the GH¢2 diesel price reduction is currently viewed as a temporary intervention expected to last for about one month. As a result, it will assess fuel price movements during the next two pricing windows in August before deciding whether transport fares should remain unchanged or be adjusted.
Samuel Amoah stated that the union will carefully monitor fuel prices in the middle and at the end of August to determine the long-term impact of the government’s fuel price intervention.
Transport Fares Remain Unchanged for Now
For now, the GPRTU has assured commuters across Ghana that transport fares will remain unchanged. Nevertheless, the union cautioned that any significant increase in diesel or petrol prices in the coming weeks could compel transport operators to revisit the proposed fare increment.
The decision offers temporary relief to passengers while commercial drivers and transport operators await further developments in fuel prices and government policies affecting Ghana’s transport sector.
Source: newsthemegh.com