Commercial transport operators, commonly known as Trotro Operators, have issued a 2-day ultimatum demanding that the government stabilise fuel prices.
The Trotro Operators have issued a two-day ultimatum to the government to stabilise fuel prices or risk 20% increment in fares.
In a press release dated March 29, 2026, the Commercial transport operators stated, “The transport sector is the backbone of Ghana’s economy, and any instability in fuel supply or pricing has far-reaching consequences for the entire nation,” the statement said, adding that their patience is “wearing thin.”
“This increase will not only affect our members but also the Ghanaian public, who are already struggling to make ends meet,” the statement noted.
Reports suggest the statement was jointly signed by “Samuel Amoah of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) under the Trades Union Congress (TUC); Asonaba Nana Wiredu, National Chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana; Paa Willie, National Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana; David Agboado, PRO of the Concerned Drivers Association; and Yaw Barimah, PRO of the True Drivers Union”.
Earlier, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) announced that transport fares would remain unchanged for now.
According to the GPRTU, the rising fuel prices will not increase transport fares.
The GPRTU disclosed that, as a transport union, they are monitoring developments in fuel prices before deciding on any adjustments.
Samuel Amoah, the GPRTU Deputy Public Relations Officer, detailed that decisions on fares are not determined solely by fuel prices.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, explained, “We all agreed that where it is now, we will not rush into making any decision but will wait to see what will happen next. We are going to maintain the fares we are taking for now because who knows, the fuel price may stabilise or there may be an increase or reduction in the next pricing window”.
“We have a technical team that goes out to check all these things and reports. Per their report, there is a need for us to hold on to see what will happen in the next pricing window. We do not know where it will go. What if we increase, and then in the next pricing window, it goes up to where we can’t control the situation? We will not know what to tell our members, and we can’t come back to tell the public that we are coming in for another increment,” Amoah said.
Also, GPRTU had hinted at an increase in transport fares as fuel prices are expected to rise.
Reports suggest fuel prices will increase by some significant margin from today, March 16; Petrol up by 16.93%, and Diesel 17.21%.
According to the GPRTU, an upward adjustment in fuel prices in the next pricing window could compel them to increase transport fares to reflect operational costs.
Abass Imoro, the Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, explained that transport operators are already feeling the pressure from rising operational costs.
Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom on Channel One TV on Sunday, March 15, 2026, he stated, “You know we work for profit, and for some time now prices have remained the same. Some of our people even went out of their way to increase their prices, but we were able to stop them. This indicates that they are looking for a change in the prices of fares”.
“We spoke about the prices of spare parts, lubricants and other things we use on our cars, but their prices have remained high. So these are the indicators we look at,” he explained.
“We do not immediately impose a new fare, but if the price of fuel changes and it is upwards, everybody should expect a change in lorry fare,” he said.
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