The Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has expressed strong opposition to the newly introduced fuel levy, calling it a significant financial burden on ordinary Ghanaians and comparing it unfavorably to the much-criticized E-Levy introduced under the previous NPP administration.
In a Facebook post, the MP argued that while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) maintained a stable electricity supply for almost nine years, it never imposed a “dumsor levy” on Ghanaians, despite the high costs of energy generation.
“I keep saying that vindication is in the womb of time. We always act hysterically,” Nyarko wrote.
He revealed that in 2024 alone, Ghana consumed approximately 5.8 billion litres of fuel. With the introduction of a GHS1.00 levy per litre, he said the government stands to collect around GHS5.8 billion—a figure he noted is nearly three times the amount raised through the controversial E-Levy.
“For every GHS100.00 spent on fuel, Ghanaians will now pay an additional GHS36.00 as levy,” the MP stated. “This is far worse than the E-Levy they crucified the NPP about.”
Nyarko’s comments come amid rising public concern over the new levy, which many fear will lead to increased transport fares, higher prices for goods and services, and more pressure on the already strained cost of living.
