The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has said that the government will consider alternative measures to fund the energy sector following the suspension of Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), which proposed a GH₵1 increase on petroleum products.
The levy, scheduled to take effect today, was expected to generate about Ghc5.7 billion cedis in revenue to help reduce energy sector debts and support stable power supply.
The Ghana Revenue Authority has, however, postponed its implementation due to changes in global fuel prices following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
In an interview with Citi News on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the spokesperson for the Energy Ministry, Richmond Rockson, said steps are being explored to avert a potential crisis in the sector.
“This levy was introduced to shore up the power sector, particularly to procure fuel for power generation. If this situation continues, it means the government’s option of having a dedicated funding for liquid fuel will be threatened, and the Ministry of Finance will still have to come in to assist the Ministry of Energy and the power sector in the procurement of fuel,” he stated.
Fuel levy to be implemented when indicators are favourable – Energy Ministry
