The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has urged Ghanaians to remain patient and understanding, following the introduction of a new GH¢1 per litre levy on fuel.
In a public appeal posted on his official Facebook page, as sighted by GhanaWeb Business, Edudzi Tameklo acknowledged the widespread economic challenges facing citizens but stressed that the new levy, though painful, is essential.
“This is painful, but it is necessary. Please bear with us. We beg you, describing the decision as a difficult but unavoidable step,” he stated.
According to him, the levy is aimed at safeguarding Ghana’s fuel supply chain, supporting the establishment of national fuel reserves, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the petroleum sector.
He assured the public that the government is fully aware of the financial strain the levy may place on households and businesses, but emphasised that the measure was not taken lightly.
The introduction of the levy, he added, forms part of broader efforts to stabilise the petroleum sector and prevent future fuel supply disruptions.
In a move to enhance transparency and build public trust, Tameklo pledged that revenue generated from the levy would be managed responsibly, with systems in place to provide regular public updates on its use.
According to the government, the levy aligns with a wider national strategy to reduce dependence on imported fuel and bolster Ghana’s long-term energy security.
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