Energy levy generated GH¢8.81billion in 2025 — Government reports
The government has disclosed that the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, which imposed a GH¢1 per litre charge on selected petroleum products, generated GH¢8.81 billion in revenue in 2025 to support the country's energy sector obligations.
According to the government, an additional GH¢1.26 billion carried forward from previous balances was added to the Energy Sector Support Account, increasing the total funds available during the year to GH¢10.07 billion.
The details were contained in the annual report on the energy levy presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Tuesday, June 23.
The report indicated that GH¢9.82 billion was utilised during the 2025 fiscal year, with GH¢6.32 billion directed toward addressing energy sector financing shortfalls and GH¢3.52 billion used to repay legacy debts accumulated within the sector.
Despite the substantial revenue generated by the levy, the government acknowledged that the proceeds were insufficient to meet the sector's total financial obligations for the year.
As a result, the Controller and Accountant General's Department provided an additional GH¢12.85 billion from the Treasury Main Account to bridge the funding gap.
In total, GH¢22.67 billion was spent from both the Energy Sector Support Account and the Treasury Main Account to finance energy sector shortfalls and settle outstanding debts.
The report further revealed that the Energy Sector Support Account recorded a closing balance of GH¢252 million as of December 31, 2025.
“Lodgements for the period under review amounted to GH¢8.81 billion, exceeding collections by GH¢158.25 million (1.8%). An amount of GH¢1.26 billion was also brought forward into 2025 as balances on the various accounts making up the Energy Sector Support Account, bringing the total funds available to GH¢10.07 billion.
“Total utilisation from the Energy Sector Support Account in 2025 amounted to GH¢9.82 billion, comprising payments for energy sector shortfalls and the repayment of legacy debt in line with the provisions of Act 1135, leaving a balance of GH¢252.23 million,” part of the report stated.
The Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy was introduced to mobilise additional resources for the purchase of fuel for thermal power generation and to help clear longstanding debts within the energy sector.
Since its introduction, the levy has attracted calls from stakeholders for greater transparency and accountability in the management of the funds collected.
Government officials, however, maintain that the proceeds have played a critical role in sustaining electricity generation, reducing financial pressures within the sector and supporting efforts to ensure a more reliable and stable power supply across the country.