As fuel prices rise, the GPRTU is expected to raise transportation fees once more.

Commuters could expect an increase in transportation rates, according to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). 
According to Abass Imoro, the Union's Communications Director, the decision was prompted by a dramatic increase in the price of gasoline at the pump. 

"When we announced this current adjustment, the fuel price was GH7.990 [per liter], so we're waiting for the 10% ratio to cross the GH8.8 [per liter], and if it does, we'll announce a new price." He informed Kwetey Nartey, "That is the only way we can keep our transportation industry alive." 

Price hikes in gasoline goods are slated to begin on Wednesday, March 16, with consumers paying GH11 per liter. 
As a result of this, Mr. Imoro stated in an interview with JoyNews in Accra that the executives are debating the percentage of modifications to be made to existing fares. 
He did say, however, that the government has not consulted the union about the recent fuel price hikes. 

The Union's Communications Director also attacked the government for the regular transportation fare changes.

We came up with this plan that would have helped, but we would not have gotten to where we are today if we hadn't generated our taxes, levies, and margins, which we then engaged the government about. 

"We wouldn't be here if the government listened to us or took action." As a result, we need to do this to keep our members," he explained. 

It's only been a month since GPRTU raised transportation fares. 

The Union raised its fares by 15% on Saturday, February 26.