Commercial transport operators have issued a strong warning of a nationwide strike set for June 10, 2025, in protest against the newly introduced GHS1.00 fuel levy, also known as the “Dumsor Levy.”
Addressing the media on Thursday, June 5, the Industrial Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Ibrahim Imoro, criticized the government’s decision, arguing that it will deepen the financial strain on drivers and transport business owners already burdened by high operational costs.
“The decision was taken without adequate consultation,” he stated, warning that many operators risk being pushed out of business.
The union is calling for an immediate reversal of the policy and demands constructive dialogue with stakeholders. “If our call is not heeded, we will be compelled to take industrial action and park our vehicles,” Imoro said, urging government to weigh the levy’s economic impact.
The levy forms part of the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recently passed by Parliament, and is expected to raise GHS5.7 billion to reduce Ghana’s energy sector debt.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson explained that part of the revenue will also go toward securing $1.2 billion in fuel for thermal power generation next year.
