The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged for the same period.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by Acting Executive Secretary Shafic Suleman. According to the Commission, the adjustment follows its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which assesses key economic indicators affecting utility service costs.
The review considered several factors, including the Ghana cedi to US dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, the energy generation mix, and fuel prices—particularly the cost of natural gas.
PURC explained that the tariff adjustment is necessary to preserve the real value of existing rates and to ensure the financial viability of utility providers, allowing for the continuous delivery of electricity and water services.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Commission used a projected weighted average exchange rate of GHS12.3715 per US$1. This included an under-recovery of GHS0.3980 per US$1 from the previous quarter. It also applied an annual average inflation rate of 12.43% and approved a weighted average cost of natural gas at $7.7134 per MMBtu.
The projected power generation mix remains unchanged, with 28.80% from hydro sources and 71.20% from thermal.
Based on these parameters, the PURC concluded that a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs was justified, while water tariffs would remain at their current levels with no adjustment.
The Commission assured the public that it will continue to monitor the performance of utility service providers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, value for money, and improved service delivery.
