The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun the full implementation of the revised Energy Sector Levy on petroleum products, effective today, Tuesday, July 16, 2025.
The new levy—an additional GH¢1 per litre on key petroleum products—is part of the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (ESSDRL), designed to raise revenue to address shortfalls and service legacy debts within Ghana’s energy sector.
After two postponements, the GRA confirmed in a recent statement that all systems are now in place for nationwide enforcement.
The Authority urged all petroleum marketing companies, depots, and fuel stations to ensure full compliance from today.
The implementation follows extensive consultations between the GRA, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), and key stakeholders in the petroleum value chain.
The revised levy affects the following petroleum products:
| Product Description | Known Name | Previous Rate (GH¢) | New Rate (GH¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Spirit Super | Petrol (PMS) | 0.95 | 1.95 |
| Gas Oil | Diesel (AGO) | 0.93 | 1.93 |
| Marine Gas Oil (Local) | MGO – Local | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Marine Gas Oil (Foreign) | MGO – Foreign | 0.93 | 1.93 |
| Heavy Fuel Oil | Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) | 0.04 | 0.24 |
The Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), had originally been scheduled for implementation on June 9, then pushed to June 16 due to strong resistance from transport unions and oil marketing companies.
It was later deferred to allow for a full assessment of global oil price trends and their impact on domestic pump prices.
The GRA has advised all petroleum stakeholders to ensure that the levy is applied accurately and transparently, assuring the public that compliance will be closely monitored to avoid price manipulation.
The revenue generated will be used to settle longstanding debts in the energy sector and sustain supply reliability across the country.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
