60 h. ago Future of GH₵1 fuel levy hinges on energy sector performance – Energy Ministry

The Spokesperson and Head of the Communications Directorate at the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has stated that the continuation or abolishment of the recently introduced GH₵1 fuel levy will depend on the future performance of the energy sector.

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2 w. ago GRA sets July 16 for implementation of postponed Energy Sector Levy Amendment

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will officially begin on July 16, 2025, following a temporary suspension last month.

Politics

3 w. ago Suspended GH₵1 fuel levy still valid and could return – Energy Ministry clarifies

The Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, Esq, has clarified that the suspended GH₵1 levy on every litre of petrol and diesel remains valid under Ghanaian law, and may be reintroduced at a time deemed appropriate by the government.

Science

3 w. ago GH₵1 Energy levy likely to return amid sector pressures – Dr Theo Acheampong

Economist and political risk analyst, Dr Theophilus Acheampong has hinted at the possible reintroduction of the controversial GH₵1 energy levy, citing mounting pressure on Ghana’s energy sector and the likely fiscal impact of escalating global tensions.

Events

last month Minority calls for comprehensive revenue reform as it urges full repeal of suspended Dumsor levy

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee of Economy and Development, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on the government to go beyond merely suspending the controversial 8% ‘Dumsor’ levy and scrap it entirely. Speaking in response to the government’s recent decision to halt implementation of the energy sector levy, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that the move exposes deeper flaws in Ghana’s fiscal planning.

Economics

last month Government’s justification for fuel tax suspension ‘a joke’ – MP

Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has dismissed the government’s rationale for suspending the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (ESSDRL), describing it as “laughable” and lacking credibility.

Politics

last month Postponing Fuel Levy a pragmatic move amid global oil uncertainty – IMANI boss

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has welcomed the government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the contentious Energy Sector Levy, commonly referred to as the Fuel Levy.

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last month Withdraw Dumsor Levy now, postponement isn’t enough – Minority Leader

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is demanding the immediate and total repeal of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, popularly called the “Dumsor Levy”.

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