The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is threatening to review transport fares upward following COMAC’s latest projection of increase in fuel prices.
They argue that although pump prices remained relatively stable throughout 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, allowing them to hold off on earlier fare hikes, the new projected price adjustments will force a rethink.
The development follows new projections by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) indicating a sharp rise in fuel prices in the second pricing window of March.
In its latest projection, COMAC announced that petrol is expected to rise by 16.93 percent to about GH¢14.02 per litre, diesel by 17.21 percent to GH¢15.80 per litre, and LPG by 11.26 percent to around GH¢15.91 per kilogram.
But speaking to 3Business, Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Abass Imoro, says operators had earlier contemplated increasing fares but suspended the decision because fuel prices remained largely stable.
Abass Imoro says his outfit is closely monitoring the space to engage stakeholders on the possibility of adjusting fares.
“We keep complaining about the vehicles we are using, the parts have never been reduced. Those who sell it have confirmed it. We keep saying lubricants prices haven’t changed, everybody is aware. You talk about insurance premiums, DVLA, taxes, what have you. Of recent times, insurance premiums have increased.
If it goes up by that margin, we would’ve no choice than to come up reasonably,” he said.
By Michael Ogbodu
