Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has criticised the latest increase in fuel prices, saying Ghanaians will once again “bear the burden” despite government promises to cushion consumers.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, August 2, 2026, Awuku said the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) August price floors have set petrol at GH¢14.53 per litre, up 9.4%, and diesel at GH¢16.97 per litre, up 18.3%.
He noted that many Oil Marketing Companies had already raised prices, with some diesel selling above GH¢18.00 per litre.
“Fuel prices have once again shot up, and Ghanaians as usual are going to bear the burden,” he said.
Awuku argued that the increases cannot be blamed solely on global crude prices. He pointed out that when Brent crude fell from US$78 to US$71.90 in the previous pricing window, pump prices still went up because the NPA’s price floor prevented them from falling.
“Even COPEC has questioned whether this mechanism truly protects consumers,” he added.
The Akuapem North MP then questioned the government’s 2024 manifesto commitments.
“What happened to the 2024 promises? The NDC’s Resetting Ghana Manifesto pledged to use the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy to cushion consumers during fuel price shocks, stabilise the cedi and reduce the cost of living,” Awuku said.
He noted that instead of a reduction, the levy was increased by GH¢1 per litre in July 2025 and “Ghanaians are still paying it today.”
“If government says it has made significant progress in clearing energy sector debt, then Ghanaians deserve to know: When will this levy be reduced and when will consumers begin to feel the relief that was promised?” he asked.
Awuku further said that while no one expects government to control global crude oil prices, “Ghanaians do expect it to honour its commitments or explain, openly and honestly, why those commitments can no longer be fulfilled.”
