Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), has endorsed the implementation of the GH₵1 per litre fuel levy, calling it a crucial step toward economic recovery and energy sector sustainability.
Appearing on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, July 17, Vanderpuye welcomed the reintroduction of the levy, noting its potential to ease the government’s financial strain and bring more stability to fuel pricing.
“If this move will help strengthen the economy and keep fuel prices steady—or even reduce them—then it’s the right step. It was previously suspended for good reason, but I’m glad it’s back,” he said.
He added that the levy would help clear energy-related debts and support the importation of fuel for power generation.
“It will raise the needed funds to address accumulated debts from electricity supply and help the government manage cost differences in securing fuel for our generators.”
The fuel levy officially took effect on Wednesday, July 16, as part of broader government efforts to resolve challenges in the power sector by raising domestic revenue.
However, the policy has drawn criticism from the opposition. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, has warned that the levy is already contributing to rising fuel prices and increasing the financial burden on consumers.
He argued that the policy validates earlier concerns by the Minority, which cautioned that it could deepen the cost-of-living crisis and erode household purchasing power.
