The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced increases in electricity and water tariffs, with the new rates set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
The adjustments, which form part of the Commission’s quarterly tariff review mechanism, will see electricity tariffs rise by 3.49 percent, while water tariffs will increase by 0.85 percent.
In a statement issued on June 22, the Commission explained that the latest review was influenced by several economic and operational factors affecting utility service providers.
“In view of the overall impact of the Hydro-Thermal Generation Mix, Ghana Cedi-US Dollar Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate, and Natural Gas Price, the Commission has taken the decision to adjust Electricity Tariffs by 3.49% across board for the third quarter of 2026,” the PURC stated.
The Commission further announced that, “Water Tariffs have been adjusted marginally upwards by 0.85%% for the third quarter of 2026.”
According to the regulator, the periodic tariff reviews are intended to account for changes in key variables that directly affect the operations of utility companies.
“These adjustments have been carried out in line with the Commission’s mandate to review tariffs on a quarterly basis to reflect developments within the Quarter. The Quarterly reviews track and incorporate movements in key operational factors, which are beyond the control of the Utility Service Providers (USPs), but key in operating the services offered,” the statement said.
