A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Anning, has called for a collective national approach to addressing rising fuel prices and their impact on transportation fares.
According to him, fluctuations in fuel prices are not new to Ghana, noting that there have been periods when the price of a litre of fuel reached as high as GH¢23.
Speaking on Plan B FM’s EBAANOSEN programme hosted by Ohene Kinnah, Mr. Anning urged Ghanaians to desist from politicising fuel price increases and instead consider the issue as a national concern requiring collective efforts to find sustainable solutions.
He said former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia had previously advocated for measures to bring fuel prices down to about GH¢14 per litre.
Mr. Anning also criticised some bloggers for circulating claims that fuel prices had been reduced to GH¢9 per litre, arguing that bringing down fuel prices in the country requires deliberate and sustained efforts.
He noted that while the previous administration faced criticism over high fuel prices, the current situation, despite claims of good governance, was also presenting challenges to citizens.
Mr. Anning said rising fuel prices had compelled some commercial drivers to increase transport fares, placing an additional financial burden on commuters.
He explained that workers and other commuters were particularly affected, with some struggling to afford transportation home after work or when running essential errands due to increased fares.
He therefore called on the government and relevant stakeholders to take deliberate steps to improve the country’s roads as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs.
“We should make deliberate effort to improve the roads and make transportation easy,” he said.
By: Patience Amonoo
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