Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has criticised the latest rise in fuel prices, arguing that consumers are once again being left to absorb the impact despite government assurances to provide relief.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, 2 August 2026, the MP cited the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) August price floors, which placed petrol at GH¢14.53 per litre, representing a 9.4 per cent increase, and diesel at GH¢16.97 per litre, an 18.3 per cent rise.

Mr Awuku said several Oil Marketing Companies had already adjusted their prices upwards, with some stations selling diesel above GH¢18.00 per litre.

“Fuel prices have once again shot up, and Ghanaians as usual are going to bear the burden,” he said.

The Akuapem North MP argued that the increases cannot be attributed entirely to movements in the international crude oil market. He pointed out that Brent crude prices declined from US$78 to US$71.90 during the previous pricing window, yet pump prices still increased due to the NPA’s price floor mechanism.

He added that consumer advocacy group Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) had also raised concerns about whether the mechanism sufficiently protects consumers.

Mr Awuku questioned the government’s 2024 manifesto commitment to use the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy to cushion Ghanaians during fuel price increases, stabilise the cedi and reduce the cost of living.

“What happened to the 2024 promises? The NDC’s Resetting Ghana Manifesto pledged to use the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy to cushion consumers during fuel price shocks, stabilise the cedi and reduce the cost of living,” he said.

He noted that rather than reducing the levy, it was increased by GH¢1 per litre in July 2025 and remains part of the cost burden on consumers.

“If government says it has made significant progress in clearing energy sector debt, then Ghanaians deserve to know: When will this levy be reduced and when will consumers begin to feel the relief that was promised?” Mr Awuku asked.

The MP acknowledged that government cannot control global crude oil prices but said citizens expect transparency and accountability regarding commitments made to reduce the impact of rising fuel costs.