The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has suspended plans to increase transport fares after the government announced a GH¢2 reduction in the price of diesel, but says it will continue to monitor fuel prices before making a final decision.
The union had been considering a 30 per cent increase in transport fares in response to rising operating costs, particularly increases in fuel prices. However, it said the latest intervention has offered temporary relief and requires further assessment.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, commended the government for the reduction, noting that diesel prices could have risen to nearly GH¢20 per litre without the intervention.
“This announcement of a two-cedi reduction in diesel prices is something we appreciate. Had it not been for this intervention, it would have meant buying diesel at almost GH¢20 per litre,” he said.
Mr Amoah explained that the union’s decision to consider an increase in transport fares was made when diesel prices ranged between GH¢17 and GH¢18 per litre, while petrol prices hovered between GH¢14 and GH¢15 per litre.
According to him, the union subsequently suspended its plans after engaging the Ministry of Transport, which assured transport operators that measures were being put in place to reduce fuel prices and address other concerns affecting commercial drivers.
However, he said the union was disappointed when fuel prices increased during the subsequent pricing window instead of falling as expected.
“We are not saying that we do not appreciate what the President has done. We appreciate it very much. But the situation has returned to the point at which we initially decided to announce an increase,” he stated.
Mr Amoah added that the union had agreed to postpone any fare adjustment because the government’s intervention is expected to last for only about a month, making it difficult to predict future price movements.
“We need to understand that this intervention is expected to last for about a month, and after that period, we do not know what will happen,” he said.
He revealed that the GPRTU intends to closely monitor the next two fuel price reviews scheduled for August before determining its next course of action.
“We are waiting to assess the fuel prices in the middle of the month and at the end of the month before making any decision,” he added.
Mr Amoah assured commuters that transport fares would remain unchanged for the time being but cautioned that any further increase in fuel prices could compel the union to revisit its decision.
