According to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), its members prefer a decrease in gasoline prices from the government over an increase in transportation costs.
Godfred Abulbire, the General Secretary of the GPRTU, stated that "we don't profit a lot from the fare increases," which is why the union is reluctant to raise transportation rates.
This follows the declaration by several driver unions that transportation costs will rise by 30% starting on September 21.
The announcement was later deemed improper by the GPRTU.
According to Mr Abulbire, the assessment made by his union revealed that an increase was not necessary.
"We raised prices starting in May, and the fuel margin was around 11.29. Fuel got up to approximately 14.49 and it moved to 13. We have never heard of a union member pushing for fare increases.
"It shifted from the 14.49 to the 13.20 and then back to the 14.50. It hasn't altered anything yet," he said.
However, Mr Abulbire asserted that his union, which has the greatest number of driver members, will do appropriate research.
"So we are to do a survey with the other components I just stated and if gasoline lubricants have increased or if spare parts have increased... then we have justification to submit a report and request a fare increase," the statement said.
According to the current situation, drivers would rather we make a specific effort to persuade the government to lower [fuel] costs than just going to ask for rate increases, he added.
On September 19, 2022, the government plans to discuss the planned rise in transportation costs with the nation's different driver unions.