Diesel reduction offers no real relief to Ghanaians - Dennis Miracles Aboagye
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, stated that the government's GH¢2 reduction in diesel prices does not provide significant relief to Ghanaians because fuel remains more expensive than it was when the current administration took office. His comments followed President John Dramani Mahama's directive on August 3, 2026, for a GH¢2 per litre reduction in diesel prices in response to recent fuel price increases. Speaking to Citi FM, Mr. Aboagye said, "The question is not about how much he is removing. It is what impact the two cedis is making in the global picture."
Mr. Aboagye argued that despite the reduction, fuel prices remain high and continue to contribute to increased transport fares and the rising cost of goods and services. He stated, "As we speak, even with the removal of the two cedis, fuel prices are still more expensive than they met it." He also questioned why fuel prices remain elevated despite improvements in some economic indicators, including inflation and the exchange rate. Mr. Aboagye acknowledged that the reduction was a welcome step but maintained that it does not address the wider economic challenges facing households.
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to the NPP flagbearer, has weighed in on the government's recent GH¢2 reduction in diesel prices. He questions the
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