Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has submitted a comprehensive report to Parliament detailing how proceeds from the GH¢1 fuel levy, widely referred to as the “Dumsor Levy,” were utilised during the 2025 fiscal year.
The report was presented to Parliament on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, amid mounting calls from the Minority Caucus for transparency and accountability in the management of the levy. The concerns follow recent intermittent power outages recorded in parts of the country.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Dr. Ato Forson explained that the report outlines how revenue generated from petroleum-related taxes, particularly funds earmarked for settling energy sector debts, had been applied.
He stated that the report had already been referred to the appropriate parliamentary committee for further scrutiny.
“The details are contained in the report and have accordingly been submitted to the committee for deliberation. When the committee invites us, we will appear before it to provide further clarification,” he told Parliament.
Government introduced the levy as part of efforts to mobilise additional revenue to reduce mounting debts within the energy sector and support improvements in electricity supply nationwide.
The policy, however, sparked public debate, with critics raising concerns over both the timing of the levy and the effectiveness of the utilisation of the funds collected.
Dr. Ato Forson also informed Parliament that Ghana’s latest public debt sustainability assessment now classifies the country as being at a moderate risk of debt distress. He made the disclosure while presenting the 2025 Annual Public Debt Report to lawmakers.
