The leadership of the Transport Operators Association of Ghana has announced a 15 percent transport fare increment.
The increment starts on Monday, July 22, they said.
“This has become necessary due to the recent surge in petroleum and spare parts prices coupled with economic hardship.
“Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have begun upwardly adjusting their prices at the pumps following the commencement of July’s second pricing window,” a statement they issued on Wednesday, July 17 said.
Below is their full statement…
Press Release
17/07/202
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS.
TRANSPORT FARES INCREMENT .
The Transport Operators Association Of Ghana wishes to announce to the general public there will a 15% increment of transport fares coming monday 22/07/2024.
This has become necessary due to the recent surge in petroleum and spare parts prices coupled with economic hardship.
Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have begun upwardly adjusting their prices at the pumps following the commencement of July’s second pricing window.
One of the leading oil marketing companies, Shell for instance, which previously sold a litre of petrol at GHȼ14.80 is now selling at GHȼ15.10 while a litre of diesel previously selling at GH¢14.92 is now selling at GHȼ15.25.
Also, the prevailing economic difficulties and other factors are worsening the living condition of transport owners and drivers.
We are therefore urging all Ghanaians to take note of the increment and cooperate with transport operators.
Thank You.
Paa Willie
Chairman Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana C-DAG
Yaw Barima
PRO True Drivers Union
David Agboado PRO Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana C-DAG
Deputy Secretary C-DAG
Nana Owiredu