The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately remove the 1 Cedi fuel levy, citing the continued rise in fuel prices and its impact on the cost of living for Ghanaians.
According to the Minority, the additional levy has placed undue financial pressure on citizens, especially amid soaring prices of essential commodities such as food and transportation. They argue that the removal of the levy would provide relief to households and businesses struggling to cope with the current economic challenges.
The Minority has urged the government to take swift action, warning that failure to address the situation could exacerbate public dissatisfaction and social unrest. They emphasized that while they support initiatives to generate revenue for development projects, such measures should not disproportionately burden ordinary Ghanaians.
Parliament is expected to discuss the proposal further, as pressure mounts from various civil society groups and industry stakeholders calling for a review of the fuel pricing structure.
The Minority’s call comes as fuel prices in the country continue to fluctuate, prompting widespread concern over inflation and its ripple effects across the economy.
