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Ghana transport unions suspend 30% fare hike after government talks
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had announced a planned 30% increase in transport fares, citing rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and other operational expenses. After a closed‑door meeting with the Ministry of Transport, the union's deputy public relations officer, Samuel Amoah, said the government assured it was taking steps to lower petroleum product prices. Consequently, the union decided to suspend the fare increase pending the outcome of the upcoming fuel‑price review scheduled for Friday. Amoah warned the suspension could be lifted if fuel prices rise again in the next pricing window. Current fuel costs were reported at about GH¢17.78 per litre for diesel and GH¢14.95 per litre for petrol. The decision provides temporary relief to commuters and commercial drivers while the government works on fuel‑price measures.
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Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) · Ministry of Transport (Ghana) · Samuel Amoah
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Current diesel price is approximately GH¢17.78 per litre and petrol GH¢14.95 per litre. theghanareport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The suspension provides temporary relief to commuters and commercial drivers. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspension is pending the result of the upcoming petroleum product pricing window on Friday. www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) planned a 30% increase in transport fares. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] GPRTU cited rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and other operational expenses as reasons for the planned fare increase. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Samuel Amoah said the union may reconsider the fare hike if fuel prices rise again in the next pricing window. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fare increase was suspended after a closed‑door meeting between GPRTU and Ghana's Ministry of Transport. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ghanaian government assured GPRTU it is working to lower fuel prices. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.gbcghanaonline.com · asaaseradio.com · theghanareport.com