Parliament approves Ghc 1 Fuel Levy

Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Energy Sector Levy Amendment Bill 2025.

The bill was approved on June 4, 2025, in the early morning hours.

The Minority in Parliament staged a walkout during the vote.

The Majority used their numbers to ensure the bill's passage.

This new bill imposes a GHS 1 charge on every litre of fuel.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson introduced the bill urgently.

He noted that the energy sector owes US$3.1 billion as of March 2025.

Dr. Forson assured Parliament that consumers would not face immediate price hikes.

He stated that gains from a strong Ghana Cedi would absorb the levy’s impact.