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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has defended the introduction of the fuel levy, stating that the passage of the Bill will ultimately resolve the ongoing power crises known as "dumsor."
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, June 3, he urged, "contribute just one cedi per litre of fuel to ensure a stable power future."
Parliament has approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, despite strong opposition from the Minority Caucus. Presenting the Bill, Minister of Finance Cassiel Ato Forson explained that it aims to generate additional revenue to tackle the nation's significant energy sector debt and guarantee a stable power supply. The Bill, introduced under a certificate of urgency, will impose a GHS 1 levy on petroleum products, aiming to address the energy sector's total debt, which amounts to US$3.1 billion as of March 2025.
The Minister assured Parliament that the new levy’s effect on ex-pump prices would be mitigated by the Ghana Cedi's strong performance, meaning consumers should not face an immediate price increase.
However, the Minority Caucus, led by Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, strongly opposed the Bill, labeling it an unfair burden on Ghanaians and likening it to a new form of the E-levy.