The Minority in Parliament has intensified calls for the immediate removal of the one Ghana cedi fuel levy, warning that surging global oil prices and mounting domestic pressures are pushing Ghanaians to the brink.Ghana travel guide
Addressing journalists in Parliament yesterday, the Deputy Ranking Member on the Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, argued that the levy, which was introduced under the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Act, 2025, is no longer justifiable given current economic realities.
He maintained that the tax has become an added burden on households already grappling with rising living costs.
According to him, the levy, which was passed under a certificate of urgency in June 2025, was initially defended by the government as a necessary tool to finance liquid fuel procurement and address legacy debts in the energy sector.
At the time, the Finance Minister assured Parliament that gains from a strong cedi would absorb the impact and shield consumers from price increases.
