If negotiations do not go as anticipated, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has warned that its members' drivers may raise prices without getting approval from the government.
The Public Relations Officer for the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, David Agboado, stated that if we are unable to provide for the needs of the drivers, the drivers will take matters into their own hands and set their own prices.
We don't need to negotiate with the government, but GPRTU has been doing so for years, he continued.
Mr. Agboado stated their expectations were in line with the up to 40% increment offered by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union prior to a meeting with the government over increases in transportation fares.
The increase in fuel prices has led to anxiety about fares.
At some gas stations, gasoline is now being sold for roughly GH13.10 while diesel is going for GH15.99.
May 2020 saw the most recent transportation fare rises.
Transportation costs jumped by 20% in May, following a previous 20% increase.
The nationwide average price for gasoline and diesel as of May 9, 2022, when the new rates went into effect, was GH9.41 for gasoline and GH11.12 for diesel.