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Commercial transport operators have decided to suspend their nationwide strike, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The strike was intended as a protest against the newly implemented GHC1 levy on petroleum products.
The decision to halt the industrial action came after a meeting between representatives of the driver unions and officials from the Ministry of Transport. During the discussions, government representatives reportedly assured the unions that the levy would not directly result in higher fuel prices.
Speaking to the media, Samuel Amoah, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), explained that the union would closely observe the situation over the coming months.
“We’ve agreed to monitor developments until September,” Amoah stated. “If fuel prices remain stable, then we have no case. But if there’s an increase that affects our operational costs, we’ll be compelled to reconsider our position.”
He stressed that the decision to suspend the strike was taken in good faith, based on the government’s assurances. “For now, the strike has been officially called off,” he confirmed.
The suspension comes as a relief to commuters and businesses that had been bracing for disruptions to public transportation services nationwide.
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