Ghana’s government says revenue from a GH¢1-per-litre fuel levy has helped steady the country’s electricity supply after years of instability.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, made the remarks in Accra on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was speaking at the Government Accountability Series, a platform used to outline policy outcomes and the use of public funds.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy was introduced to confront deep-rooted financial and operational challenges in the power sector.
According to him, the electricity system was fragile when the current administration took office, fuelling fears of widespread power outages.
He said sustained interventions, partly financed by the levy, have since improved reliability across the national grid.
The funds were used mainly to buy fuel for thermal power plants and to clear legacy debts owed within the energy sector.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted that Ghana has experienced several months of stable power supply, easing public anxiety over possible disruptions.
He said the absence of major outages demonstrated that the levy had been “put to good use.”
The government argues that the measure was necessary to safeguard electricity supply and support economic activity.