Electricity Tariff Goes Up Effective July 1

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increment in electricity tariff and a zero per cent water tariff increment effective July 1, 2025.

The adjustment followed the Commission’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism which tracks and incorporates movements in key factors which are beyond the control of the Utility Service Providers (USPs).

They include the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Ghana Cedi, the domestic inflation rate, the electricity generation mix, and the cost of fuel, mainly natural gas.

“These adjustments are undertaken on a quarterly basis to maintain the real value of the tariffs and to keep the utility service providers financially viable to enable them to deliver their services to consumers,” the PURC explained in a statement.

“Having carefully analysed the existing parameters and considering the competitiveness of industries and the general living conditions of the Ghanaian, the Commission wishes to announce an increase of 2.45% across the board in the electricity tariffs and 0% increment in water tariffs.”

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