Cedi Stability Fails to Ease Ghana's Cost of Living Crisis, Bawumia Admits
Vice President acknowledges that currency strength has not translated into relief for struggling businesses and consumers facing soaring prices.
Government Stretches Fuel Subsidy into 2026: GH¢2 Diesel Relief Extended Two More Months
Ghana's government extends fuel subsidy programme for another 60 days, shifting cost-sharing model between state and oil industry.
Ghana suspends GHC1 diesel levy for two months as government eases fuel costs
The government has suspended the additional GHC1 Energy Sector Levy on diesel through November, offering temporary relief at the pump.
Ghana extends diesel subsidy for two more months as fuel relief continues
Government maintains GH¢2-per-litre diesel subsidy through September and November 2026, shifting cost burden between state and industry.
Petrol and diesel prices set to surge: What Ghanaians should know about fuel costs from September 16
COPEC projects sharp fuel price increases driven by global crude oil surge, with petrol rising 4.24% and diesel 10.23%.
Ghana's growth paradox: Why a 6.4% economy leaves millions in hardship
Ghana's economy grew 6.4% in Q1 2026, yet ordinary citizens struggle with high food, transport and healthcare costs—exposing a dangerous gap between national statistics and household reality.
Parliament's Energy Committee Deputy Pushes Government to Cut Fuel Taxes to Ease Pump Prices
Opposition MP Collins Adomako-Mensah urges government to slash tariffs and levies on petroleum to provide relief to struggling Ghanaians.
Petrol to jump 5% from September as COPEC projects GH¢16.21 per litre despite cedi gains
Fuel prices will rise from 1 September despite Ghana's currency strengthening, with petrol expected to hit GH¢16.21 per litre.
Petrol prices set to jump 5% in September as crude costs bite despite cedi gains
Fuel pump prices will rise from Tuesday, September 1, with petrol expected to climb to GH¢16.21 per litre, COPEC projects.
Ghanaians Pay Same Price but Get Less: The Shrinkflation Crisis Squeezing Household Budgets
Major consumer brands are reducing product sizes while keeping prices steady, quietly eroding purchasing power for millions of Ghanaian households.
GPRTU cracks down on unauthorised fare increases as drivers ignore union rules
Ghana's transport union orders drivers to reverse illegal fare hikes and warns of enforcement action against non-compliant operators.
Transport fares creeping up on Accra routes despite operators' 30% increase freeze
Commuters report unexpected fare hikes on multiple routes even as GPRTU maintains suspension of planned adjustment.