Tanker drivers in Kumasi have begun a three-day sit-down strike over concerns about inaccurate meter readings and a lack of suitable parking facilities for their trucks.
The drivers have suspended the distribution of petroleum products, saying discrepancies in the quantities recorded when fuel is loaded are causing them financial losses and making it difficult for them to operate.
They are also demanding a designated and secure parking area where tanker trucks can be kept while drivers wait to load or offload petroleum products.
According to the drivers, the shortage of parking facilities often leaves them with no choice but to park along roadsides, creating safety concerns and making movement difficult for other road users, particularly on busy routes.
The drivers say the metering issue is equally serious, with differences in recorded quantities allegedly leaving them to bear losses for products they believe were not properly measured.
They are calling on the authorities and other stakeholders to urgently investigate the meter readings and provide a suitable parking facility for tanker operators.
The strike has raised concerns about possible disruptions to the supply of petroleum products to fuel stations in Kumasi and other parts of the Ashanti Region if the dispute is not resolved quickly.
The drivers, however, say they are ready to return to work once concrete measures are put in place to address their concerns.
Story by Elsie Dadzie || Metro Digital
