The Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy generated GH¢8.81 billion in 2025, providing a major source of funding for energy sector obligations as government worked to address power sector shortfalls and repay legacy debt.
The disclosure was contained in the annual report on the Energy Sector Support Account presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.
According to the report, the levy, which imposes a GH¢1-per-litre charge on selected petroleum products, contributed significantly to financing critical energy sector commitments during the 2025 fiscal year.
Government reported that collections from the levy reached GH¢8.81 billion during the year. An additional GH¢1.26 billion was carried forward from balances on various accounts under the Energy Sector Support Account, bringing total available resources to GH¢10.07 billion.
The report noted that lodgements into the account exceeded projected collections by GH¢158.25 million, representing a 1.8 percent increase.
“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,” the report stated.
Funds Directed to Energy Sector Needs
Of the total resources available, government utilised GH¢9.82 billion during the year. The report indicated that GH¢6.32 billion was used to settle energy sector shortfalls, while GH¢3.52 billion was directed towards the repayment of legacy debt in accordance with the provisions of Act 1135.
At the close of the year, the Energy Sector Support Account recorded a balance of GH¢252.23 million.
“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,” the report added.
Despite the substantial revenue generated by the levy, government said the proceeds were insufficient to fully meet obligations within the energy sector.
As a result, an additional GH¢12.85 billion was disbursed from the Treasury Main Account through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to support energy sector financing needs.
This brought the total amount spent from both the Energy Sector Support Account and the Treasury Main Account to GH¢22.67 billion in 2025.
The Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy was introduced to help finance fuel purchases for thermal power generation and reduce outstanding debts within the sector.
While the levy has attracted calls for greater transparency from stakeholders, government maintains that the funds have played a critical role in supporting reliable electricity supply and stabilising the energy sector.
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