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GPRTU to meet Transport Ministry on April 7 over rising fuel prices
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union is set to engage the Ministry of Transport Ghana on Tuesday, April 7, to address growing concerns over escalating fuel prices and their impact on the transport sector.
The meeting comes amid mounting pressure on transport operators following recent increases in petroleum prices, which have significantly raised operational costs and triggered fears of possible fare increment.
The meeting is expected to focus on the ripple effects of global tensions in the Middle East, which have contributed to the sharp rise in fuel prices locally, placing a heavy burden on drivers and commercial transport operators.
Drivers across the country have been urging the leadership of GPRTU to take decisive action, warning that the rising cost of fuel is becoming unsustainable for daily operations.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, the Public Relations Officer of GPRTU, Abass Imoro, indicated that the outcome of the engagement would guide the union’s next steps.
“So God willing, after Tuesday’s meeting, then of course we know what to tell them. We are meeting the Transport Ministry. Normally, the Transport Ministry stands in for the general public."
"When we finally come to a reasonable conclusion, after the meeting, we will think about our business and think about the citizens as well,” Alhaji Abass Imoro noted in an interview with Citi FM on Saturday, April 4.
Fuel prices in Ghana have seen notable increases in recent weeks. According to the National Petroleum Authority, petrol has risen by about 15 percent to GH¢13.30 per litre, while diesel has increased by roughly 19 percent to GH¢17.10 per litre for the April 1–15 pricing window.
The developments have raised concerns among commuters who are not prepared for upward adjustment in transport fares.
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