Parliament is set to approve an increment in the Energy Sector Levy, raising it to GH₵1 per liter of petroleum products.
The Energy Sector Levy Amendment Bill 2025, according to the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is aimed at bolstering revenue for energy sector reforms.
The proposed hike, part of the government’s fiscal strategy, seeks to address funding gaps in power generation and distribution.
The minister presenting the bill on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, argued that it will stabilize the sector.
The bill introduced under a Certificate of Urgency is expected to pass following debates.
Watch the proceedings below:
