The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has strongly rejected the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) directive to implement the new Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (ESSDRL) starting June 9, 2025.
Describing the move as coercive and poorly timed, COMAC accused the GRA of bypassing due process and failing to adequately consult stakeholders in the petroleum industry.
In a statement, the chamber made it clear that its members would not comply with the directive, citing insufficient preparation time and concerns about the growing tax burden on petroleum products.
“We therefore wish to state unequivocally: COMAC and its members cannot and will not begin implementation of this levy from Monday, 9th June,” the statement read.
COMAC likened the GRA’s approach to an “institutional ambush,” criticizing the short notice given to oil marketing companies.
The chamber is demanding a minimum two-week transition period and has proposed June 16, 2025, as a more realistic implementation date.
It warned that the new levy threatens business viability and will ultimately raise costs for consumers. COMAC is urging the GRA to adopt a more collaborative and transparent approach in rolling out such fiscal measures.
