Fuel hikes not enough to trigger fare increase — Abass Imoro

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union says transport fares will remain unchanged for now despite recent increases in fuel prices.

Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (17 March), the union’s Public Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, explained that although fuel costs have been rising, the increments are not yet significant enough to warrant an adjustment in fares.

“For now, we are not increasing fares,” he said, stressing that the union is carefully monitoring developments before taking any decision.

Imoro noted that fare reviews are based on a range of factors, including fuel prices, insurance premiums, and the general cost of operating commercial transport.

He explained that the union typically outlines these variables to the public whenever fare adjustments are announced to ensure transparency.

“We look at where we are coming from and where we are today. We show the public the differences so they understand that we are not cheating them, but trying to manage the cost of operations,” he said.

According to him, although fuel prices have seen upward movement, the pace of increase has not been rapid enough to justify an immediate fare hike.

However, he cautioned that the situation remains fluid and could change depending on future price trends.

“We don’t want to be found wanting. Prices could go up further or even come down, so we have to be very careful with the decisions we make,” he added.

Imoro revealed that the union held a meeting recently and resolved to hold off on any fare increment for now, relying on internal technical assessments to guide their decision.

He assured commuters that the current position is to maintain fares, but indicated that adjustments could be considered if economic conditions shift significantly.