In a move to strengthen collaboration within Ghana’s energy sector, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with leaders of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (GNPTDU) to discuss concerns related to tanker drivers welfare and salary structures.

The meeting, which Mr. Jinapor described as “productive,” tackled crucial matters such as improving driver welfare, implementing a standardized salary system, and eliminating illegal surcharges that have long affected tanker drivers nationwide.

According to the Minister, these issues are key to ensuring stability and efficiency within Ghana’s petroleum distribution network. He emphasized that tanker drivers play an essential role in maintaining a steady supply of petroleum products across the country, contributing significantly to both economic and social stability.

Mr. Jinapor further announced that the Energy Ministry will work closely with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and other stakeholders to establish a comprehensive framework to resolve the drivers’ grievances. The proposed plan aims to enhance tanker drivers welfare, improve operational efficiency, and promote industrial harmony within the petroleum sector.

He expressed confidence that continued dialogue and collaboration among all parties will strengthen Ghana’s fuel supply chain and lead to better working conditions for tanker drivers.