The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all categories of consumers, effective July 1, 2025.
The upward adjustment comes after the Commission’s routine quarterly review, which evaluates key economic indicators and utility cost components.
Water tariffs however will remain unchanged for the third quarter of the year.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 25, the PURC explained that the tariff review is part of its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which takes into account critical variables such as the cedi-to-dollar exchange rate, inflation, natural gas prices, and the hydro-thermal generation mix.
These factors, the Commission stated, play a significant role in the cost of delivering electricity and the financial viability of utility service providers.
The new electricity tariff structure includes slight increases across residential, non-residential, and industrial categories.
Lifeline customers (0–30 kWh) will now pay 79.5308 GHp/kWh, up from 77.6274 GHp/kWh.
Residential users consuming over 301 kWh will see an increase from 232.3892 to 238.0873 GHp/kWh, while non-residential users in the same consumption range will pay 202.1723 GHp/kWh, up from 197.3338.
High voltage mines will now be charged 508.0854 GHp/kWh, up from 495.9255. Service charges across all categories remain unchanged.
Despite the rise in electricity tariffs, the Commission opted to freeze water tariffs across residential, non-residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional categories.
It cited the decision as a measure to ease the burden on consumers while maintaining quality service delivery. PURC further emphasized its commitment to ensuring value for money and regulatory accountability.
“We thank stakeholders for their continued support and assure the public of our resolve to ensure value for money and improved service delivery,” the Commission stated.
