{
  "id": 7819671,
  "title": "Rising fuel prices making it difficult for drivers to survive – GPRTU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/rising-fuel-prices-making-it-difficult-for-drivers-to-survive-gprtu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:15:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/rising-fuel-prices-making-it-difficult-for-drivers-to-survive-gprtu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian Public Relations Officer for the Ghana Motor Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has highlighted the severe financial strain caused by soaring fuel prices on commercial drivers. Speaking on JoyNews' The Pulse, Mr Amoah noted that persistent hikes in petroleum costs are making it incredibly challenging for drivers to meet their daily targets and sustain their livelihoods. He explained that the rising cost of fuel is leaving many drivers with little to no income after covering their operational expenses. Amoah emphasized that if a driver fails to meet their daily sales, they won't earn any money at all. Furthermore, the financial hardships have resulted in numerous commercial vehicles being stuck in workshops due to unaffordable repair costs. This predicament has been exacerbated by the simultaneous rise in other household expenses, such as utility bills and educational fees. Amoah lamented that the combined impact of these escalating costs is causing significant financial loss for drivers, who are now bitterly complaining about their inability to continue their businesses.",
  "summary": "Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, says persistent increases in petroleum prices are putting commercial drivers under severe financial pressure and making it increasingly difficult for them to sustain their livelihoods.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "GPRTU warn of possible 30% fare hike as fuel prices projected to rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/gprtu-warn-of-possible-30-fare-hike-as-fuel-prices-projected-to-rise",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:53:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GPRTU to maintain 30% proposed fare hike despite latest fuel increase – Deputy PRO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/gprtu-to-maintain-30-proposed-fare-hike-despite-latest-fuel-increase",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:09:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}