Ghana’s Cabinet has directed the Ministers of Finance and Energy to ensure a reduction in fuel prices at the next pricing window by suspending selected taxes and margins.
Speaking during a press briefing following an emergency cabinet meeting on fuel prices this evening, Government’s Spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye added this directive is expected to remain in place for four weeks, after which it will be reviewed based on developments in the Middle East conflict and trends in global crude oil prices.
The Minister for Government Communications also added that the President has tasked the Minister in Charge of Transport to fast-track the deployment of 100 newly acquired Metro Mass Transit buses to high-traffic routes across the country in order to ease commuting pressures and provide more affordable travel options.
He highlighted that cabinet directed that fares on these buses be kept below those charged by private transport operators.
In addition cabinet also reiterated its directive requiring all ministers and senior government officials to comply strictly with President John Mahama’s earlier decision to cancel fuel allocations and allowances for political appointees.
Further details regarding the suspended taxes and margins according to the minister is expected to be announced at the next fuel pricing window.
The Emergency cabinet meeting on fuel prices took place on April 9,2026 and aimed at addressing growing concerns about fuel prices amid Middle East tensions
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