The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged its members not to increase transport fares without official approval, describing such actions as unlawful.
Fuel prices at the pumps went up again from September 1, 2025, despite falling crude oil prices on the international market. According to the latest pricing outlook by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), petrol rose by up to 5.40 per cent per litre to an average of GH¢13.67, while diesel climbed to GH¢14.35 and LPG by 4.57 per cent per kilogram.
COMAC attributed the adjustments mainly to the cedi’s depreciation against the US dollar, which slipped from GH¢10.71 to GH¢11.20 in the last pricing window, its steepest fall since the beginning of 2025.
According to the Union’s Industrial Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, the leadership is mindful of the key factors that inform fare adjustments, including fuel prices, the exchange rate, and the cost of spare parts.
Speaking to 3news, he explained that the Union takes time to weigh all components before making decisions on fare changes.
“It depends on the percentages that will come out of it. Although we wouldn’t want to punish our clients, we always try to be flexible so that they will continue doing business with us and we also continue doing business with them,” he said.
Mr. Imoro cited the Union’s most recent 15 per cent reduction in fares as an example of how leadership considers prevailing conditions before making adjustments.
He, however stressed that until an official directive is issued, drivers must refrain from unilaterally increasing fares.
“If we haven’t gotten to where we have to increase lorry fares, they shouldn’t do it on their own,” he cautioned.
“That is illegal and it might look as if you are cheating the public. We plead with our colleagues to take it easy. When the need arises, we will take action immediately.”
The Union says it continues to monitor market conditions and will communicate any changes in fares when necessary.
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