The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has postponed the implementation of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy on petroleum products, originally scheduled to take effect on June 9, 2025.
The decision follows strong opposition from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) and other industry stakeholders, who expressed concerns about the timing and potential impact on fuel prices and consumers.
After further stakeholder engagements, the GRA has agreed to a revised implementation date of June 16, 2025. To facilitate a smooth transition, the Authority has issued the following directives:
Products lifted before June will continue to attract the old levy rates.
“Cash-and-Carry” transactions: Products lifted on or after June 1, 2025, will be subject to the updated charges.
The levy, introduced under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), is designed to generate additional revenue to address the country’s growing energy sector debt and ensure a stable and reliable power supply.
GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has directed all ports and fuel stations to strictly comply with the revised implementation schedule.
