The Coalition of Transport Union and Association, representing a significant portion of Ghana’s transportation industry, has issued a stern ultimatum to the government.
They demand the elimination of multiple taxes from the petroleum price build-up within the next two weeks, failure by the government will result in the increment of fares by a substantial 20%.
This was made known when Deputy National Secretary of the Concern Drivers Association Nana Owiredu was speaking to Ohene Kinnah on Plan B FM’s late afternoon show EBAANOSEN.
“We shall implement if the government turns deaf ears to our request because it is negatively affecting our business”
In a recent statement, the coalition highlighted their primary objective, which is to alleviate what they referred to as “unnecessary pressure” faced by both drivers and consumers in the country.
“The burden of several taxes and levies, specifically the Sanitation and Pollution Levy, the Energy Sector Levy, the Energy Sector Recovery Levy, and the Special Petroleum Tax, is at the core of their grievances” ” he added.
The Sanitation and Pollution Levy, intended to fund environmental initiatives, has come under fire for its contribution to the rising cost of transportation. Additionally, the Energy Sector Levy and Energy Sector Recovery Levy have been heavily criticized for their role in inflating fuel prices, thereby increasing the cost of living.
The Special Petroleum Tax, which was initially introduced as a means to stabilize petroleum prices during market fluctuations, has also been singled out as a significant contributor to the financial strain experienced by drivers and consumers alike.
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