The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have disclosed that transport fares are set to increase by 8% from Saturday, September 26, 2026, following an agreement with the Ministry of Transport.
The 8% adjustment follows weeks of negotiations after the GPRTU initially proposed a 30% increase to reflect rising operational costs.
Samuel Amoah, the Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, revealed that the union eventually agreed to the 8% increase after the government assured transport operators of further reductions in fuel prices.
Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU on Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, September 22, disclosed that the union had been seeking an increase of at least 25% but accepted the lower adjustment after discussions.
He stated, “It’s a promise given to us, and if it fails, we will still go back to the ministry to let them know that the promise given to us has not been fulfilled. Then we will see what will help our operations”.
It will be recalled that the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) for weeks have been preparing to announce new transport fares.
According to the GPRTU, the development follows another increase in petroleum prices.
Samuel Amoah, the union’s Deputy Spokesperson, highlighted that the decision has become necessary as transport operators continue to grapple with rising fuel prices.
He further disclosed in August that the GPRTU had proposed a 30% increase in transport fares at a meeting, but the proposed adjustment was suspended after the government announced a GH¢2 reduction.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, September 1, Samuel Amoah stated, “Going forward, there is nothing we can do than to come out officially by increasing the fares for our drivers to also continue doing their business”.
“The leadership will also meet to take their decision, whether we are still going by the 30%, if it will come down to 20% or whatever.
I strongly believe by the close of this week, by the end of this week, something will come out for our drivers and then our passengers to also comply with,” he added.
Meanwhile, Duncan Amoah, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has urged the Mahama government to consider reducing the price of petrol by between 30 and 40 pesewas per litre
According to Duncan Amoah, the 30 and 40 pesewas cut per litre would provide relief to consumers.
The COPEC Executive Secretary recognised government’s recent intervention to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices, citing the GH¢2 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, calling for a similar intervention for petrol consumers.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Monday, August 31, Duncan Amoah stated, “I am asking if the government can also look at some 30 to 40 pesewas reduction for the price of petrol, because as we speak, petrol is 16, diesel is 17.
I do think that maybe some amnesty could also be extended to those who buy petrol such that they could also feel some relief from the government”.
Duncan Amoah’s call comes as petrol and diesel prices are projected to increase from September 1, 2026, following a rise in global crude oil and refined petroleum product prices.
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