- What is it?
It’s a new levy of GH₵1 per litre on refined fuel to raise money for buying power plant fuel. - Why was it introduced?
To help pay for liquid fuels used in electricity generation since these costs aren’t covered in electricity bills. - Where did this law come from?
It’s part of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1153). - How much money is needed?
The government needs about US$1.2 billion (GH₵12.6 billion) to buy fuel in 2025. - How much will the levy raise?
About GH₵5.7 billion is expected annually from the levy. - Who pays this levy?
Anyone who buys refined petroleum products (like petrol or diesel). - Why not add it to electricity bills?
Because it would cause electricity tariffs to go up by over 50%, according to PURC. - Will we pay this forever?
There’s no fixed end date, but the government has a plan to shift toward cheaper, renewable energy in the future. - How will shortfalls be covered?
If the levy doesn’t raise enough, government funding will cover the rest. - How do we know the money will be used right?
The money is ring-fenced and monitored by the Finance Ministry and GRA to make sure it’s spent only on fuel.
So What?
This levy is a response to Ghana’s urgent energy funding gap. While it adds to fuel prices now, the government says it’s a temporary fix to ensure stable electricity while working toward a long-term clean energy future.
Source: Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
