The government has indefinitely suspended the implementation of the GH₵1 levy per litre on petrol and diesel, which was scheduled to take effect on Monday, June 16, 2025.
The announcement was made on Saturday, June 14 by Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
He stated that the suspension follows stakeholder consultations and that a new implementation date will be announced later.
“The implementation date for the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), has been postponed after consultations with stakeholders. A new effective date will be communicated in due course,” Rockson wrote.
The move was reinforced by a similar directive from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on June 13, citing the need for further technical and operational preparations.
The Energy Sector Recovery Levy, introduced under Act 1141, was expected to raise GH₵5.7 billion annually to help reduce Ghana’s over $3 billion energy sector debt and ensure stable fuel supply for power generation.
However, the levy sparked strong opposition from transport unions, civil society organisations, and the general public, who warned it would further burden consumers already struggling with high living costs.
Stakeholders now await further guidance from the Ministries of Energy and Finance on the future of the levy and its potential impact.