- Levy rollout postponed from June 9 to June 16, 2025
- GH₵1-per-litre hike sparks concern from oil marketers over fuel price increases
- GRA holds stakeholder meetings, agrees on a revised implementation date
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has postponed the introduction of the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy by one week, moving the effective date from June 9 to June 16, 2025.
The delay follows strong opposition from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which warned that the GH₵1-per-litre levy could significantly raise fuel prices and increase the financial burden on consumers.
In a statement to Citi News, a GRA representative confirmed that the decision was made after discussions with industry stakeholders:
“The association has concerns with the 9 June implementation date. We have discussed with their leadership in the spirit of cordiality and partnership and have agreed a new start date of 16 June.”
The levy is part of the government’s broader strategy to address energy sector debt and funding shortfalls. However, many industry players have pushed back, citing insufficient consultation and concerns over the levy’s impact on the already fragile petroleum market.
According to a directive signed by GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the revised levy rates will apply as follows:
- Super Petrol (Motor Spirit): GH₵0.95 → GH₵1.95 per litre
- Diesel (AGO) & Marine Gas Oil (Foreign): GH₵0.93 → GH₵1.93 per litre
- Marine Gas Oil (Local): GH₵0.03 → GH₵0.23 per litre
- Heavy Fuel Oil (Residual Fuel Oil – RFO): GH₵0.04 → GH₵0.24 per litre
- Partially Refined Oil (Naphtha): Doubles to GH₵1.95 per litre
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): Remains at GH₵0.73 per kilogram
The updated rates will apply to all petroleum products not lifted before June 16, 2025.
To guide implementation, GRA clarified that any products lifted by a Petroleum Product Marketing Company (PPMC) before the new date will still attract the previous levy. However, “cash-and-carry” sales made on or after June 1 will be charged the revised rates.
Commissioner-General Sarpong urged all stakeholders—including port authorities and fuel stations—to comply fully to ensure a smooth rollout of the new levy structure.
