Kwame Jantuah Urges Government Officials to Share Fuel Levy Burden for Fairness
In response to Ghana's recent implementation of a GHS1 fuel levy aimed at alleviating the country's substantial energy sector debt, energy expert and legal practitioner Kwame Jantuah has advocated for equitable participation. He emphasizes that government officials should not be exempt from this levy, highlighting the importance of shared responsibility in national fiscal matters. The Fuel Levy and Its Implications The Ghanaian Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a GHS1 tax on every litre of fuel sold nationwide. This measure is projected to generate approximately GHS5.7 billion, intended to reduce the energy sector's debt, which currently stands at $3.1 billion. An additional $3.7 billion is required to clear arrears fully, with $1.2 billion needed to procure fuel for thermal power generation in 2025 . Jantuah's Advocacy for Fairness Speaking on TV3's Key Points programme, Jantuah described […]