Dumsor Levy: Commercial Bus Drivers and Conductors in Kumasi Resist NDC's Levy on Fuel Prices

• Ghanaians in Kumasi have resisted the NDC's so-called dumsor levy introduced on every litre of fuel purchased
• Disgruntled commercial drivers and bus conductors vowed to increase transport fares if the tax was not reversed
• Netizens expressed mixed reactions to the transport sector protest over the levy, with many expressing their sympathy

Commercial bus drivers and conductors have expressed displeasure over the government's so-called dumsor levy on fuel prices.

The John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a GH¢1 increase in the Energy Sector Levy on every litre of fuel purchased.

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson explained in Parliament that the tax was meant to help resolve the country’s energy crisis.

However, the decision has been strongly resisted by some Ghanaians, especially commercial bus drivers, who believe the levy would largely affect them.

In a video, drivers and bus conductors threatened to increase transport fares again if the government slaps the new levy on fuel prices.

The drivers, who were already unhappy with the reduction in transport fares, warned the government against introducing new taxes, since it would only trigger a negative response from them.

The video of the traders resisting the government's new D-Levy is below:

Majority in Parliament approves D-Levy

The Majority in Parliament approved the Dumsor Levy (D-Levy), a GH¢1 tax slapped on every litre of fuel purchased, on June 3, 2025.

This is despite resistance from the Minority members of the house, who walked out of Parliament during deliberations on the new tax.

Many Ghanaians have described the move as robbing Peter to pay Paul, since the NDC government scrapped the E-levy, giving Ghanaians hope, but has introduced a new levy months later.

Netizens divided over introduction of D-Levy

Netizens who saw the video of the drivers and mates resisting the new levy expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some agreed with them, others also criticised them.

@MPKwarteng wrote:

"Did they reduce the fares when the petrol prices plummeted? They should sit down there."

@AIbraAddo wrote:

"Same people who didn’t want to reduce their fares when the prices dropped. Ghanaians are greedy, no wonder the NPP government never listened to them."

@Lechiboroni wrote:

"Jak monn ntua hwee‼"

@jesse_legendary wrote:

"I can't understand why Drivers and mates are mostly at the receiving end of pain. Prices of fares have been regulated by their unions, some rebelled but are now back on track, but spare parts dealers and traders are acting stubborn. Something is not right."

@Sam_Sterling2 wrote:

"Yiee Kumasi hmmm."

@Boatengboy2 wrote:

"Kwasia, we guys are working, but you don't want to pay tax."

MP uses 'Killer Ntua' to resist D-Levy

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian MP made fun of the government's newly introduced dumsor levy (D-Levy) when he stood to share his opinion in Parliament.

In a video, the MP categorically stated that Ghanaians would not pay the levy and used the popular 'Killer Ntua' catchphrase to emphasise his point, with fellow MPS and others reacting.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh