The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and former Member of Parliament, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has endorsed the government’s newly implemented GH₵1 per litre fuel levy, describing it as a “vital measure” to address Ghana’s mounting energy sector debt and enhance power sustainability.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, Vanderpuye stressed that the levy—if managed transparently and effectively—could bring stability to the economy and improve fuel pricing in the long term.
“I think all of us sat here and agreed that it is a good move if it will continue to make the economy better and make the prices of fuel stay or even lower. I think it was suspended for a reason,” he stated.
The GH₵1 per litre fuel levy, which took effect this July, forms part of a broader fiscal strategy by the new administration to:
• Settle legacy debts in the energy sector
• Support fuel supply logistics
• Cover the cost of power generation, particularly via thermal plants
Vanderpuye highlighted how the levy could ease the burden on the government by generating the funds needed to power critical infrastructure and keep the lights on.
“If it is coming into effect, I thank God because it will help us raise the necessary revenue to take care of the debt that accrued from our power supply and also help the government meet the cost differentials in bringing in fuel to power our generators,” he said.
While some stakeholders have expressed concerns over the impact of the fuel levy on consumers, Vanderpuye’s support signals growing acceptance of tough but necessary policy decisions aimed at strengthening Ghana’s energy security and macroeconomic stability.
The government has indicated that revenue from the levy will be ring-fenced to ensure transparency and accountability in how it is used to support the power sector.
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