The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has kicked against reported moves to increase commercial transport fares by 20%, describing the move as unfair and insensitive to the current economic struggles of Ghanaians.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the Chamber urged transport unions to abandon any plans of increment, warning that it would disproportionately affect the poor.
“Our checks with the various transport unions, including the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) and other driver unions, indicate no such decision has been taken,” COPEC noted.
COPEC also questioned the justification behind any fare increment, pointing out that fuel prices have seen significant drops since January 2025.
According to the group, fuel prices have declined from around GH₵15 per litre to between GH₵11 and GH₵12, with some drivers already reducing fares by up to 15%.
“The overall effect of the new One Ghana levy is still not sufficient to wipe out the sustained reductions recorded at the pumps,” the statement said, cautioning that the GH₵1 levy cannot serve as grounds for a hike.
On the issue of road tolls, COPEC rejected claims that their reintroduction could warrant higher fares.
“It is imperative to note that, an intention which has not yet been enforced cannot and should not form the basis of any increases in transport fares,” the group stated.
COPEC concluded by calling for restraint among transport operators and emphasized that the GPRTU itself has denied approving any increase, as neither spare parts nor fuel costs have risen to justify such adjustments.
