Road transport operators have announced that transport fares will remain unchanged across the country following the government’s recent intervention to reduce fuel prices.
In a joint press statement issued on Tuesday, August 5, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) welcomed the government’s decision to reduce the fuel regulatory margin by GH¢2.00 per litre, describing it as a positive step towards easing the burden on commercial drivers.
The reduction, which took effect on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, is expected to remain in force for one month.
According to the transport operators, the decision follows a series of engagements with the government during which they highlighted the challenges drivers were facing due to rising fuel prices and appealed for urgent intervention.
“We are happy that those engagements yielded results. We welcome these measures and urge Government to extend the current window beyond one month should oil prices continue to rise,” the statement said.
Following consultations with their national executives and other stakeholders, the transport unions announced that public transport fares would remain unchanged until further notice.
The GPRTU and GRTCC also directed all drivers, station masters and branch executives to strictly comply with the approved fare structure.
They warned that no additional charges beyond the officially approved fares would be tolerated and urged commuters to report any driver or transport operator demanding unapproved fares to the nearest union office for immediate action.
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