GPRTU to maintain transport fares after fuel price cuts

Commercial transport operators have expressed their appreciation for the government's decision to reduce fuel prices, announcing that transport fares will remain unchanged in the wake of the recent adjustment in fuel taxes.

This announcement follows the government's adjustment of tax margins in the petroleum price build-up on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, which led to a reduction in fuel prices—petrol by 36 pesewas and diesel by GH¢2 per litre.

Initially, transport operators had hinted at a possible review of fares, citing high fuel costs and operational expenses as justification for potential increases.

However, in a statement to Citi Eyewitness News following the reduction, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, praised the government for the intervention and confirmed that planned fare adjustments have been suspended.

According to him, the current fare structure will be maintained, with the reduction being seen as a welcome relief despite expectations of a higher cut in fuel prices.

"The decision from the GPRTU and other transport unions is that we are going to maintain the fares that we are currently taking. Although we were expecting it to be higher, half a loaf is better than none," he said.

The decision is expected to bring temporary stability to transport costs for commuters across the country.

Source: citinewsroom