Government begins implementation of D-levy effective July 16, 2025
Effective today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, fuel prices across Ghana have seen some increases following implementation of the GH¢1 energy sector levy, popularly known as the D-Levy.
The levy, introduced under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act 1141, is being implemented by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The aim of the levy is to raise critical funds to help settle Ghana’s mounting energy sector debt which currently exceeds US$3 billion.
With the levy now in effect, motorists are paying GH¢1 more per litre for both petrol and diesel.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices have also marginally gone up.
Checks by GhanaWeb Business at various pumps at 8:00 AM confirmed that most fuel stations across the country had already adjusted their prices by more than 8 percent.
Star Oil, currently the leading Oil Marketing Company in Ghana, is selling its Super petrol at GH¢12.59 while diesel is going for GH¢13.99.
This is a 14.6% increase from the first pricing window of July 2025.
Goil is also selling petrol at GH¢12.88 and diesel at GH¢14.38.
These price adjustments follow weeks of consultation after the original implementation date of June 16, 2025, was postponed to allow for broader stakeholder engagement and planning.
The government has defended the levy as a necessary step to stabilize the energy sector and prevent future power supply challenges.
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