Source: newsthemegh.com
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reiterated that it will impose a 60% rise in transportation prices in 2024, beginning in January 2024 in accordance with the Emission Levy Bill.
Beginning in January 2024, all owners of gasoline and diesel vehicles will be required to pay an annual tax of 100 cedis under the newly passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament.
Through this tax, the government hopes to encourage the use of ecologically favorable energy sources for vehicle power, in line with its commitment to carbon offset programs and climate-positive efforts.
The GPRTU has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to rethink the Emission Levy Bill in light of these developments.
The GPRTU’s public relations officer, Abbas Imoro, voiced worries in an interview about the union’s increased tax burden, noting the union’s current financial difficulties.
“We are already paying for the emission, 10 pesewas for a litre. So you can imagine 10 pesewas by 4.5 for a gallon by several gallons you use a day times 26 working days in a month. You can imagine how much one driver pays for it. And we pleaded with parliament that they should have a second look at it.
“But we did indicate that if nothing is being done or nothing can be done about it, then of course we have other problems as well. We will package ourselves and come out with an upward adjustment of lorry fares not less than 60%,” he reiterated.