30% Transport Fare Hike Suspended after Gov’t Intervention

Transport unions have suspended their planned 30% increase in transport fares after high-level discussions with the Ministry of Transport, giving commuters temporary relief ahead of the next petroleum products pricing window on Friday.

The decision follows concerns by transport operators over rising fuel prices and increasing operating costs, which they say are putting immense pressure on their businesses.

The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, made this revelation on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after a closed-door meeting, saying the unions agreed to suspend the fare adjustment after the government assured them that measures were being taken to reduce fuel prices.

He said the unions urged the government to act quickly to ease the burden on commercial drivers, whose operating costs continue to rise.

According to Mr Amoah, officials of the Ministry acknowledged the concerns and pledged to work towards lowering fuel prices.

Despite the decision to suspend the fare increase, he cautioned that transport operators remain worried about the possibility of another increase in fuel prices in the next pricing window.

Mr Amoah said if fuel prices rise again, the unions will reopen discussions with the government, warning that drivers may not be able to absorb the additional costs indefinitely.

He stressed that the unions remain committed to dialogue and are hopeful that government intervention will help stabilise fuel prices and prevent further hardship for both transport operators and commuters.

The planned fare adjustment was expected to take effect before Friday’s fuel price review but has now been put on hold pending the outcome of government’s efforts to address the concerns of transport operators.

Source: GBC

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