Tag: aviation fuel
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COVID-19 pandemic: Supply of Aviation Fuel dropped by 60 % in 1st half of 2020
The supply of jet fuel to local and international airlines landing and taking off in Ghana witnessed a drop of about 60 percent in the first half of 2020. That’s according to data from the National Petroleum Authority, NPA. The dip in supply dropped to as low as 86 percent in the month of April…
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Government to review fuel costs, taxes for airline companies
The Ministry of Finance has announced that it is working to reduce the cost of aviation fuel and other taxes for airline companies operating in Ghana. The move is among others, to make Ghana more competitive in the aviation industry within the sub region. Deputy Minister of Finance, Kwaku Kwarteng disclosed the plan at the…
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We’ll cut VAT, reduce fuel cost for local airlines – Cecilia Dapaah
The Minister Nominee for the newly created aviation ministry, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has resolved to reduce taxes on domestic air fares to increase passenger volumes within the country. This is in fulfillment of the New Patriotic Party’s campaign promise to scrap the 17.5 percent VAT on domestic air tickets that make it unattractive for patronage.…