Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday hosted Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, at the Ministry to deliberate on which levies and margins on petroleum products should be suspended following the President’s directive issued on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah; Chief Director of the Ministry, Solomon Adjetey Sowah; Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo Esq.; and Managing Director of BOSTEnergies, Mr. Afetsi Awoonor.
The suspension of selected levies and margins is expected to take effect from April 16, marking the beginning of the second pricing window for the month.
It remains unclear which specific levies and margins the two ministries have agreed to suspend.
However, this portal understands that the Special Petroleum Tax and the BOST margin may be among those under consideration.
Regarding the recently introduced Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Recovery Levy—which imposes GHS1 on petroleum products—it is unlikely that the ministers agreed to suspend it due to its critical role in ensuring fuel security for thermal power generation.
More likely, the ministers may opt to reduce the levy rather than suspend it entirely.
In a Facebook post, Dr. Jinapor said the directive to suspend selected levies and margins underscores the government’s continued commitment to prioritising the welfare and economic well-being of the people of Ghana.
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