加纳引入燃料税来解决能源债务,引发对其影响的辩论。 Ghana introduces fuel levy to tackle energy debt, sparking debate over its impact.

加纳政府已实行新的燃料税,以解决能源部门31亿美元的债务,确保稳定的电力供应。 Ghana's government has introduced a new fuel levy to address a $3.1 billion debt in the energy sector and ensure stable power supply. 每升 GH¢1 征税旨在每年筹集 GH¢57 亿，总统 John Dramani Mahama 保证，资金将接受审计并专门用于能源部门债务和燃料采购。 The GH¢1 per liter levy aims to raise GH¢5.7 billion annually, with assurances from President John Dramani Mahama that funds will be audited and used exclusively for energy sector debts and fuel procurement. 然而,这一举动引发了辩论,批评者认为这可能会给消费者和私营部门带来压力,而支持者则认为这是稳定能源部门的必要步骤。 However, the move has sparked debate, with critics arguing it could strain consumers and the private sector, while supporters see it as a necessary step to stabilize the energy sector.