Commercial drivers in the Sunyani Municipality have cited the high cost of spare parts and the expense of life in the nation as the reasons why they are refusing to lower transportation costs even though fuel prices have decreased.

Speaking to several of the drivers on Suncity Morning Drive, they lamented that the high cost of products and services, notably spare parts and vehicle maintenance, prevents them from lowering transportation costs.

However, Sunyani residents are requesting an immediate decrease in transportation costs to match fuel prices.

Meanwhile, the drivers have admitted that, they will reduce lorry fares should the government instruct them to do so.

A litre of petrol is now sold at around GH¢15.41 while diesel is being sold around GH¢18.86.