The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the rollout of a revised fuel levy of GHS1.00, effective Monday, June 9, 2025, in accordance with the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141).
The new levy, officially titled the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, is aimed at mobilizing funds to address energy sector shortfalls, reduce legacy debt, and ensure a stable electricity supply nationwide.
According to Tariff Interpretation Order (TIO) No. 2025/003, signed by GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the updated charges apply to key petroleum products as follows:
- Petrol (Super): increases from GHS0.95 to GHS1.95 per litre
- Diesel (Gas Oil): increases from GHS0.93 to GHS1.93 per litre
- Marine Gas Oil & Heavy Fuel Oil: also affected by increases
- LPG: remains unchanged at GHS0.73 per litre
The GRA has directed all stakeholders in the petroleum distribution chain to strictly enforce the new levy from the effective date.
Clarification on applicable transactions:
- Fuel lifted before June 9 will be charged under the old rates
- Fuel lifted on or after June 9 under cash-and-carry terms will be subject to the new levy
Government officials say the measure is critical for the financial recovery of Ghana’s energy sector and will help improve sustainability and investor confidence in the long term.
