Transport Operators Suspend Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Levy
Driver unions agree to hold off on protest after government promises no fuel price hikes. Commercial Drivers Call Off Strike After Government Talks
- Transport operators have suspended their planned nationwide strike over the new fuel levy
- The government assured unions the levy won’t increase fuel prices
- Unions will monitor the situation until September before deciding on further action
Commercial transport operators have called off their planned nationwide strike, which was set for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The strike was intended to oppose the newly imposed GHC1 fuel levy on petroleum products.
Driver unions had planned to suspend services in protest but agreed to postpone the strike after discussions with Ministry of Transport officials.
Samuel Amoah, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), stated that the government reassured them the levy would not cause fuel prices to rise.
“We will closely monitor the situation until September. If there are no price hikes, we have no grounds for further action. But should prices increase and operational costs rise, we will revisit our decision. For now, the strike is officially suspended,” Amoah said.
