Commercial transport operators have suspended any plans to increase transport fares following government’s decision to reduce the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) announced in a joint statement that transport fares across the country will remain unchanged until further notice.
The unions welcomed the temporary diesel price intervention, which took effect on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, describing it as a positive response to concerns raised by transport operators over rising fuel costs.
According to the statement, the transport bodies had engaged the sector minister and other stakeholders to seek measures that would ease the financial burden on commercial drivers.
They said the government’s decision reflected the outcome of those discussions and expressed hope that the relief measure would be extended beyond the initial one-month period if international crude oil prices continue to exert pressure on fuel prices.
After consultations with their national executives and other stakeholders, the unions resolved to maintain the current transport fare structure nationwide.
The GPRTU and GRTCC also directed all drivers, station masters and branch executives to strictly comply with the approved fares.
They warned that no commuter should be charged above the officially approved rates and encouraged passengers to report any cases of overcharging to the nearest union office for prompt action.
The statement was jointly signed by the General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, and the General Secretary of the GRTCC, Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah.
The decision is expected to provide short-term relief to commuters and help moderate transport costs while the government monitors developments in the international petroleum market.
