The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that transport fares could be adjusted upward following an anticipated rise in fuel prices in the upcoming pricing window.
The union indicated that any increase in pump prices would force commercial transport operators to review lorry fares to offset the growing cost of operations.
This comes as the second pricing window for March 2026 begins on Monday, March 16. Industry analysts have projected upward adjustments in fuel prices across the country.
According to recent industry data, the price floor for petrol has risen to GH¢11.57 per litre, up from GH¢10.46 per litre recorded in the first half of the month (March 1–15).
Diesel’s price floor has seen a sharper increase, moving to GH¢14.35 per litre from GH¢11.42 per litre, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has climbed to GH¢10.67 per kilogramme from GH¢9.38 per kilogramme.
These revisions translate to increases of GH¢1.11 for petrol, GH¢2.93 for diesel, and GH¢1.29 for LPG within the same month.
In an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Channel One TV on Sunday, March 15, 2026, GPRTU Industrial Relations Officer Abass Imoro explained that transport operators are already grappling with mounting operational pressures.
“You know we work for profit, and for some time now prices have remained the same. Some of our people even went out of their way to increase their prices, but we were able to stop them. This indicates that they are looking for a change in the prices of fares,” he said.
Mr Imoro highlighted that the challenges extend beyond fuel, pointing to persistently high costs of spare parts, lubricants, and other vehicle maintenance items.
“We spoke about the prices of spare parts, lubricants and other things we use on our cars, but their prices have remained high. So these are the indicators we look at,” he added.
He clarified that the union does not rush into fare adjustments but noted that a sustained upward movement in fuel prices would inevitably prompt a review.
“We do not immediately impose a new fare, but if the price of fuel changes and it is upwards, everybody should expect a change in lorry fare,” he stated.