Scores of commercial drivers in the Greater Accra Region have commended the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Eduzi Tameklo, for what they describe as his firm leadership in ensuring stability in petroleum product prices across the country.

According to the drivers, the relative stability in fuel prices over the past year has significantly improved their operations and eased the financial pressure that previously burdened the commercial transport sector.

Speaking on behalf of the drivers, Mr. Yaw Barimah, Public Relations Officer of the Committed Transport Union, and Mr. David Agboado, Second Deputy PRO of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), conveyed the commendation during the Ghana Yensom morning show on Accra 100.5 FM, hosted by Chief Jerry Forson on Friday, December 19, 2025.

They recalled that not long ago, the price of a litre of fuel rose to about GHS23, pushing the cost of a gallon of petrol to nearly GHS93.

According to them, those were extremely difficult times for commercial drivers, as fuel costs consumed most of their daily earnings.

“Drivers were virtually working for the fuel stations,” they said, explaining that high fuel prices made it nearly impossible to make reasonable profits.

They noted that under the leadership of Mr. Tameklo, fuel prices have remained relatively stable, hovering between GHS10 and GHS13 per litre, a development they say has brought relief and renewed confidence to the transport business.

The drivers also praised the current government for what they described as a driver-friendly approach, citing a recent reduction in fuel prices as a positive step they say was not experienced under the previous administration.

They argued that during the tenure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), petroleum products became increasingly expensive, with commercial drivers bearing the greatest burden.

The drivers expressed optimism that continued price stability would further strengthen the transport sector and improve livelihoods across the country.