Ghana IntelBrief
Back to Latest Briefings
Drivers unhappy over rising fuel prices— Deputy PRO, GPRTU
March 16, 2026
AI-Enhanced

Drivers unhappy over rising fuel prices— Deputy PRO, GPRTU

Money
Policy
Growth

Key Points

  • Commercial drivers in Ghana, represented by the GPRTU, are expressing severe frustration over rapidly escalating operational costs.
  • Fuel prices have seen significant increases in March, with petrol rising by GH¢1.11, diesel by GH¢2.93, and LPG by GH¢1.29 per litre/kilogramme.
  • The GPRTU warns that these fuel price hikes, a major component of their expenses, are making it difficult for drivers to sustain their businesses and are leading to losses.
  • Beyond fuel, drivers are also burdened by sharply increased costs for spare parts, third-party insurance premiums, lubricants, and charges from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
  • These combined factors are severely impacting the profitability and livelihoods of commercial transport operators across the country.

Why This Matters

The escalating operational costs for commercial drivers directly translate to higher transportation fares, significantly impacting the cost of living for ordinary Ghanaians and fueling inflation. This instability in a critical sector like transport can have ripple effects throughout the economy, affecting the movement of goods, services, and people, potentially leading to widespread economic strain and social discontent.

Read Full Article

View original source

Related Articles

QNET, Manchester City Host Grassroots Football Clinic in Ghana

May 25, 2026

QNET, Manchester City Host Grassroots Football Clinic in Ghana
  • QNET and Manchester City expanded their global partnership by hosting the “ManCity-QNET Football Clinic 2026” in Accra, Ghana.
  • The five-day grassroots programme, held from May 20-24, trained 25 selected boys and girls aged 8-11.
  • Participants received elite coaching based on Manchester City academy methods, focusing on football development, leadership, and confidence.
  • The initiative was described as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort aimed at empowering young talents, not a scouting exercise.
  • Organisers plan to make the football clinic a regular event in Ghana and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Read full briefing

Ghana’s Jada Yankey clocks new personal best at AP Race London International

May 24, 2026

Ghana’s Jada Yankey clocks new personal best at AP Race London International
  • Ghanaian swimmer Jada Yankey achieved a new personal best in the women’s 50m butterfly at the AP Race London International 2026.
  • She clocked 30.74 seconds, finishing second in her heat at the competition held from May 23 to 25.
  • The event took place at the London Aquatics Centre, a recognized international swimming competition licensed by World Aquatics.
  • Yankey, who is set to turn 14, is considered one of Ghana’s most promising young swimming talents.
  • She previously recorded several personal bests at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria.
Read full briefing

Keta MP offers relief to Afiadenyigba SHS after fire outbreak

May 24, 2026

Keta MP offers relief to Afiadenyigba SHS after fire outbreak
  • MP for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, donated essential supplies to Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School.
  • The donation followed a fire that gutted the boys' dormitory on May 19th.
  • The relief package included mattresses and bedsheets, aimed at providing immediate support to affected students.
  • The fire was brought under control by the Anloga Fire Station, preventing further spread.
  • The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) urged all schools nationwide to strictly observe fire safety measures.
Read full briefing