A levy without justification: Why the GH¢1 Energy Levy must be withdrawn

The fiscal justification for the GH¢1 per liter levy on petrol and diesel, introduced in the heat of the 2025 mid-year window, has evaporated. While the Minister of Finance argued in June 2025 that a drastic decline in global prices meant consumers could “assist” the government by paying an extra levy, the reality of March […]