Ghana spare parts dealers reject grounds for 30% fare hike
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in Ghana has rejected a proposed 30% transport fare hike, arguing that spare parts prices have remained stable. The dealers claim that transport unions are using false justifications to increase costs for consumers.
Why it matters
This dispute highlights the economic tension between transport operators and suppliers regarding inflation and the cost of living in Ghana.
--> In Ghana, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association rejected claims that higher spare parts prices were grounds for a proposed 30% increase in commercial transport fares. This was reported by MyJoyOnline .
The association described statements by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union as false and misleading. The dealers insist that there has been no significant increase in spare parts prices that could justify a fare adjustment.
According to them, prices for key automotive components, including engine oil and filters, have not changed. They also reported stable stock levels at the Abossey Okai spare parts market and no significant changes in import duties or market conditions.
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