The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all customer categories.
According to PURC, the increment, which takes effect from July 1, 2025, is part of its quarterly tariff review mechanism.
The adjustment applies to residential, non-residential, and Special Load Tariff (SLT) customers, and is based on a detailed analysis of macroeconomic and operational factors, including inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and rising fuel costs.
In a statement, PURC explained that the review is necessary to sustain utility service providers and ensure a reliable electricity supply.
The statement noted that the adjustment takes into account a projected average inflation rate of 20.67%, a Ghana Cedi to US Dollar exchange rate of GHS10.3052, and an increase in the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACoG) to USD 7.7134/MMBtu.
“The Commission has carefully analysed the existing parameters and, considering the competitiveness of industries and the general living conditions of Ghanaians, has approved a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across board and a 0% increment in water tariffs,” the statement said.
The third quarter’s generation mix remains unchanged, with 28.8% from hydro sources and 71.2% from thermal sources. The Commission also considered GHS488 million in outstanding revenues from previous quarters, as well as the cost implications of maintaining reserve capacity to ensure grid stability.
Summary of Key Adjustments:
Lifeline customers (0–30kWh): tariff increases from GHp77.63/kWh to GHp79.53/kWh
Residential users (0–300kWh): new tariff at GHp180.19/kWh
Non-residential users (301+kWh): adjusted to GHp202.17/kWh
High Voltage Mines customers: tariff rises from GHp495.93 to GHp508.09/kWh
The Commission emphasised that these quarterly reviews are not arbitrary but are necessary to maintain the real value of tariffs in the face of economic pressures and to support the financial health of utility service providers.
Consumers are urged to take note of the new tariffs and plan accordingly, as the adjustment takes effect next month.
Meanwhile, PURC confirmed that water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of 2025, maintaining a 0.00% adjustment rate.
Despite facing similar cost pressures as electricity, the Commission concluded that the current water rates are sustainable for now—offering some relief to consumers amid broader economic challenges.
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