The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has expressed opposition to the proposed 20% increase in public transport fares set to take effect on Friday, August 8, 2025.
According to COPEC, the increase announced by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) lacks justification, particularly considering the current economic challenges faced by ordinary Ghanaians.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, COPEC stated that it had engaged with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), which appeared to be unaware of the proposed increment.
Executive Secretary Duncan Amoah argued in the release that the recent introduction of a GH¢1 per litre fuel levy by the government does not warrant a fare increase, given the overall downward trend in fuel prices in recent months.
“For the avoidance of doubt, fuel prices which used to sell for around Ghc15/litre as of January 2025, when it declined to around ghcll and Ghc12/litre saw a section of drivers who were magnanimous in reducing transport fares by some 15% though a cross section of other driver Unions did not reduce their fares and had to be literally chased by the local assemblies.
“On the balance of odds or numbers, the pricing levels as of today are still not anywhere near the January prices from which transport fare discussions could be had, and such is our surprise at the attempts by a section of transport operators to justify a further increase in fares as of this time.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
