Franklin Cudjoe, the Chief Executive Officer of IMANI Africa, has shared his worries about the people of Ghana amid the present difficulties in the energy industry.
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Apart from the erratic electricity supply, Ghanaians are also contending with an increase in fuel costs.
Fuel prices were increased by various Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on April 16, 2024, marking the second pricing window of the month.
According to a survey conducted by Citi News at various OMC outlets, fuel prices have increased. For instance, Goil, a government-owned entity, raised the price of petrol from GHȼ14.15 to GHȼ14.99 per litre during the current pricing window. Diesel is now priced at GHȼ14.80 per litre, up from GHȼ14.74.
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Commuters in Lapaz and other regions of the country are facing a 20% hike in transport fares, despite a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against raising fares.
In an interview on The Big Issue on Citi TV on Saturday, Mr. Cudjoe conveyed his sympathy to Ghanaians and expressed his desire for a prompt resolution to the challenges.
“We are in perilous times really and I really pity the Ghanaian. I was listening to the vox pop in the run up to the programme and people were complaining and you could see these are deep-seated concerns…So it is sad, I just wish there was a magic wand to deal with this matter,” he said.
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