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Ghana transport fare dispute and fuel cost tensions coin shortage issues
In Following the implementation of a government-approved 8% transport fare increase on September 26, 2026, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) discrepancies in pricing have emerged at various terminals. Passengers have reported being charged amounts exceeding official rates, leading to widespread confusion and the complaints regarding non-uniform pricing across different routes and drivers. The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Coordinated Council (GRTCC) requested has attributed these discrepancies to a fare review following increases shortage of coins in petrol and diesel prices. National Petroleum Authority (NPA) CEO Godwin Edudzi Tameklo rejected potential hikes, describing them as an attempt to ‘hold the entire country to ransom.’ By mid-September, the GPRTU and circulation. GRTCC suspended planned fare increases for trotro services in response to a GH₵2.00 per litre diesel subsidy. However, fuel prices continued to rise, with the NPA increasing General Secretary Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah stated that the price floor for petrol lack of available coins makes providing exact change difficult, which has forced some drivers to GH₵16 per litre and diesel round fares up to GH₵16.77 per litre on September 16. While the NPA previously suggested a proposed 30% fare hike was put ‘on ice,’ nearest average. While acknowledging the GPRTU clarified logistical challenge, Yeboah noted that negotiations remained ongoing, with Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah stating the union would not accept any reduction below 25%. Following negotiations between the Ministry of Transport and major unions, a compromise was reached. Public transport fares, including trotros, shared taxis, and long-distance buses, are set to increase by 8% effective Saturday, September 26, 2026. Although Council expects operators initially sought increases of 25% to 30% due adhere as closely as possible to rising costs for fuel, spare parts, insurance, and maintenance, the GPRTU accepted the lower 8% adjustment following government assurances regarding potential future reductions in fuel prices. The adjustment, based on officially approved rates from May 24, 2025, applies to shared taxis, intra-city trotros, inter-city long-distance services, and haulage services. Specific changes include intra-city trotro fares rising from GH₵5 to GH₵5.50 and GH₵34 to GH₵36.80. Shared taxi fares for journeys up to 4km will increase from GH₵2.60 cautioned against arbitrary overcharging. The 8% adjustment was originally negotiated to GH₵2.90. Inter-city services will see adjustments offset rising operational costs, such as a GH₵100 fare rising to GH₵108. Operators have been directed to display new schedules at terminals fuel and face sanctions for overcharging. Following the implementation spare parts, after transport unions initially sought increases of the 8% increase, Dr. 25% to 30%.