The Ministry of Energy has reaffirmed that the GH₵1 fuel levy will take effect from Wednesday, 16th July, as part of the government’s efforts to restore stability and financial sanity in the country’s power sector.

"We will start on Monday, (July 16)", the Ministry’s spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, answered when asked about the date of commencement on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on Friday.

According to him, the current administration inherited a sector burdened with massive debts and structural inefficiencies. He stressed that the levy is a necessary corrective measure aimed at sustaining power generation and ensuring long-term energy security.

"This government inherited a very difficult energy sector, and it is not just the power sector, the petroleum sector as well, the downstream, upstream, and it will take all of us as citizens to sacrifice to be able to bring the sector back."

The announcement of the GH₵1 fuel levy months ago sparked widespread public outcry, with many Ghanaians, especially members of opposition political parties, expressing concern over the rising cost of living.

Meanwhile, the Energy Ministry insists that the levy is necessary to revamp the sector and has since authorised the Ghana Revenue Authority to collect it.