The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has hinted at a possible increase in transport fares as fuel prices are expected to rise in the next pricing window.
According to the union, any upward adjustment in fuel prices could compel transport operators to review lorry fares to reflect the rising operational costs.
The development comes ahead of the second pricing window scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16, which industry analysts say could see increases in pump prices across the country.
Industry data shows that petrol’s price floor has increased to GH¢11.57 per litre from GH¢10.46 per litre recorded between March 1 and 15.
Diesel’s price floor has also risen sharply 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.
The adjustments represent increases of GH¢1.11 for petrol, GH¢2.93 for diesel and GH¢1.29 for LPG within the same month.
Speaking on the Channel One Newsroom on Channel One TV on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Industrial Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Abass Imoro, said transport operators are already feeling the pressure from rising operational costs.
“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 noted that beyond fuel, the cost of spare parts, lubricants and other vehicle maintenance items has remained high, putting additional pressure on transport operators.
“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 explained.
He added that although the union does not immediately impose fare adjustments, an increase in fuel prices would likely trigger a review of transport fares.
“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 said.
