Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a member of the Communications Team for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns about how the dollar’s decline will affect the everyday lives of Ghanaians if fuel prices rise.
His remarks come in light of the newly implemented Fuel Levy, which mandates that every Ghanaian pays GHC 1 per litre when buying fuel.
He argues that the government cannot celebrate price drops at high-end appliance and furniture stores while market women at Malata continue to struggle due to rising transport costs.
“With this levy in place, transport fares are set to soar. This means that the dollar’s appreciation will have no positive impact on the market women at Malata. They will still face hardships as fuel prices climb, and passengers will ultimately bear the consequences of this decision,” he stated.
He further added, “The market women will pass these costs onto us. The government is highlighting stores like Hisense and Orca Decor that have lowered their prices due to the dollar’s appreciation. But the real question is, how many Ghanaians actually shop at these luxury retailers? Meanwhile, prices in our local markets are skyrocketing because the government is charging a cedi for every litre of fuel. May the Lord grant us strength, for He is the only one who is truthful, and in the future, we will be held accountable for our actions.”
Source: HotFmOnline.com
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