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Public anger mounts in Ghana over new fuel levy to tackle energy debt

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  • GHS1-per-litre tax aims to raise GHS5.7bn annually to clear sector arrears
  • Business leaders warn of inflationary risks, economic strain on consumers

Accra, Ghana – A wave of public anger is sweeping through Ghana following the government’s sudden imposition of a GHS1 ($0.10) per litre fuel levy, designed to raise funds for the country’s indebted energy sector. The new charge was approved by Parliament on June 3 under a certificate of urgency, just months after the administration scrapped the widely criticised electronic transaction levy.

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