The spokesperson and Head of the Communications Directorate at the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has stated that the continuation or abolishment of the recently introduced GH₵1 fuel levy will depend on the future performance of the energy sector.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, 14th July, Mr Rockson explained that the primary aim of the levy is to provide the Ministry with sufficient funds to procure fuel for power generation.
This, he noted, forms part of broader efforts to stabilise the electricity supply and address the recurrent power outages, commonly referred to as dumsor.
He emphasised that, should the levy succeed in achieving its intended purpose, the Ministry would announce its withdrawal.
However, if challenges persist and the objective is not met, Ghanaians may have to continue paying the levy to sustain power generation.
“Once we are making progress, we will review it, and a decision will be made whether or not the tariff should even move from the current additional Gh₵1 or we should discard it totally,” he said.
The Ghana Revenue Authority will on Wednesday, July 16, begin collection of the levy. It is taxed on each litre of fuel at the pump.