The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) Ghana has brought a sigh of relief to millions of Ghanaians by firmly dismissing claims of a looming 20% increase in transport fares.
In a press release dated August 5, 2025, COPEC clarified that no such decision has been made by any recognised driver union, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), contrary to earlier reports attributed to the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC).
COPEC stressed that their consultations with key driver unions revealed no consensus or plan to increase fares. The organisation expressed confusion over the basis for such a drastic increase, especially as it disproportionately affects poor and already struggling citizens. According to COPEC, the justification offered a recent GH¢1 fuel levy increment which does not merit the magnitude of increased fares being speculated.
The resurfacing debate over reintroducing road tolls revealed to be another concern of COPEC. Some drivers cited this as another reason for the potential fare increase. However, COPEC maintained that the toll system has not yet been officially reinstated and should not influence fare adjustments.
COPEC further encouraged all stakeholders to resist premature or unsupported fare increases, which could trigger public outcry and worsen the financial strain on Ghanaians. The group called on government and regulatory bodies to act decisively to protect the public interest and prevent unjustified inflation of transport costs.
In a reassuring conclusion, COPEC noted that the largest transport union has already rejected any such proposals to increase fares. They affirmed that current fuel and spare part prices do not justify an upward review.
