Gov’t will soon engage transport operators over reduction in fares – Thomas Ampem

Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Ampem Nyarko has said government will hold discussion with transport operators in the next couple of weeks to reduce fares in response to declining fuel prices.

Speaking during an interview on the sidelines of the Kwahu Business Forum at Kwahu Mpraeso on Saturday, April 19, Mr. Nyarko highlighted the significant impact of reduction in fares on inflation in the country.

“As a government, we have committed and have started bringing down inflation. In fact, we are hoping that with the next inflation announcement, we see a significant improvement.

“We are seeing that fuel prices are also going down. In the next couple of weeks, we’ll have to engage transport operators so that they will also bring down lorry fares. Once all these happen, it will have a positive impact on inflation, and it will help us as a country,” he stated.

Mr. Nyarko also emphasized the importance of the Kwahu Business Forum, pointing out that the government’s commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated by the presence of the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

“The presence of the Minority Leader and everybody shows that the government wants to bring everybody—the private sector, everyone—together so that we can push the growth that we need in this country,” he added.

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