GH¢2 diesel price cut offers little relief to Ghanaians – Miracles Aboagye
An aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has argued that the government’s GH¢2 reduction in diesel prices does not provide meaningful relief to Ghanaians because fuel remains more expensive than it was when the current administration assumed office. According to him, the real issue is not the amount deducted from […]
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, claims that the government's recent GH¢2 diesel price cut does not significantly alleviate Ghanaian households' financial strain. Despite President John Dramani Mahama's directive on August 3, 2026, to lower diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre, Aboagye contends that fuel remains pricier than it was during the current administration's tenure.
The aide questioned the effectiveness of the intervention by emphasizing that the impact of the two cedis reduction on the global picture is unclear. He argued that despite the decrease, fuel prices continue to exacerbate high transport costs and the escalating price of goods and services. Aboagye highlighted that the government must be evaluated based on its commitment to reducing the cost of living for Ghanaians.
He criticized the NPP for making promises to make life more affordable for citizens. Additionally, Aboagye pointed out that fuel prices remain unreasonably high despite positive economic indicators like declining inflation and a stronger exchange rate. He emphasized that while the price cut is appreciated, it does not fully address the broader economic implications of high fuel prices on everyday Ghanaians.
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