Fuel prices are selling at almost 8 GH¢ per liter

The shouting of Ghanaians about rising fuel prices does not seem to be causing any change as the prices continue to soar from time to time.

Recently, fuel prices have almost reached 8 GH¢ per litre, and in this context, transport operators are forced to increase transport fares, which will invariably burden some passengers.

Not only does this current price increase affect commercial vehicle drivers and passengers, it is also a burden for some private vehicle owners.

Regarding these challenges, there is a continued public outcry for the government to stabilize or reduce fuel prices.

While the government is working round the clock to find solutions to this oil price problem, the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Henry Kwabena Kokofu, is of the opinion that Ghanaians have also a role to play in ensuring that fuel prices do not rise further.

Speaking on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ program on Friday morning, Henry Kokofu noted that many people are not using fuel productively and this is having a negative impact on the oil sector.

He therefore advised vehicle owners and drivers across the country to save fuel by being frugal in its use.

Citing some of the things he would ask Ghanaians to stop or check, he said it’s not all the time people should be driving everywhere.

“What positive can we do to reduce expenses? There are factors that allow us to save fuel. We need to put it to productive use. fuel consumption also increases. When you turn on your car and rev the engine, while the smoke is coming out of the car (exhaust pipe), your money is also wasted…”

“…if we can, we should effectively consider public transport (like Aayalolo) and public transport buses . . .” he said.

This, among other factors, he said, would help remedy the oil situation in Ghana.