CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has voiced concerns regarding the challenges facing Ghanaians in the energy sector.

Ghanaians are not only contending with erratic power supply but also grappling with a surge in fuel prices.

The second pricing window of April 16, 2024, saw several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) increasing fuel prices.

A recent survey by Citi News at various OMC outlets revealed a notable hike in fuel costs.For example, Goil, a state-owned entity, raised petrol prices from GHȼ14.15 to GHȼ14.99 per litre in the current pricing window.Diesel is now priced at GHȼ14.80 per litre, up from GHȼ14.74.

In addition to these challenges, commuters in Lapaz and other regions are facing a 20% increase in transport fares, contrary to government and Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) directives advising against fare hikes.

During his appearance on The Big Issue on Citi TV and Citi FM last Saturday, Mr Cudjoe empathised with Ghanaians and expressed his hope for a prompt resolution to these issues.

“We are in perilous times really and I really pity the Ghanaian. I was listening to the vox pop in the run-up to the program and people were complaining, and you could see these are deep-seated concerns… So it is sad, I just wish there was a magic wand to deal with this matter,” he remarked.