By The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has issued a stark warning regarding a potential fuel shortage if the grievances of the striking Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union are not promptly addressed.
COPEC asserts that failure by the relevant authorities to resolve the drivers’ concerns will lead to severe repercussions.
Members of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union commenced an indefinite sit-down strike on Tuesday, May 21, demanding improved conditions of service.
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In response to the drivers’ action, Duncan Amoah, the Executive Secretary of COPEC, remarked that should the strike persist for 72 hours, consumers may soon face the prospect of queuing at fuel pumps to obtain the product.
“The oil marketing companies cannot get you the products without those tanker drivers and what that adds to the woes of the Ghanaian is that if that strike is not called off within the next 48 to 72 hours, we may soon have to queue to get fuel because the supply at the various fuel stations is likely to run out.”
