The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged.
In a statement signed by Acting Executive Secretary Shafic Suleman, the Commission explained that the adjustment is part of its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which takes into account key economic indicators affecting utility costs. These include the cedi–dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, the electricity generation mix, and fuel prices—particularly natural gas.
The PURC noted that the review is necessary to preserve the real value of tariffs and safeguard the financial viability of service providers, thereby ensuring uninterrupted electricity and water supply.
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For the fourth quarter, the Commission applied a projected average exchange rate of GHS12.3715 to US$1, which included an under-recovery of GHS0.3980 from the third quarter. It also used an annual average inflation rate of 12.43% and approved a weighted average cost of natural gas at $7.7134 per MMBtu.
The power generation mix for the period is projected at 28.8% hydro and 71.2% thermal.
According to the PURC, these parameters informed the 1.14% adjustment in electricity tariffs, while water rates remain unchanged. The Commission assured the public that it will continue to monitor utility providers closely and enforce regulatory standards to guarantee value for money and improved service delivery.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem