Ghana's New Fuel Tax: A Misguided Solution?

Ghana's New Fuel Tax Sparks Debate: Is it the Right Remedy? Ghana recently introduced a new fuel tax, prompting immediate criticism from Duncan Amoah, Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers. Amoah, in an interview on JoyNews' AM Show, argued that the tax is a misguided attempt to address a problem that hasn't been properly diagnosed. "We're prescribing the wrong medicine for an illness that hasn't been properly diagnosed," Amoah stated. He pointed to inefficiencies and corruption within the power sector as the true source of the problem, arguing that the tax unfairly burdens ordinary Ghanaians. Footage from gas stations showed citizens paying significantly higher prices per liter. Amoah's comments highlight growing concerns about the government's economic policies and their impact on the daily lives of citizens.