The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14 percent increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer groups, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs remain unchanged.
In a statement signed by Acting Executive Secretary Shafic Suleman, the Commission explained that the adjustment forms part of its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which assesses key economic indicators influencing the cost of providing electricity and water.
The review took into account the cedi-to-dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, fuel costs—particularly natural gas—and the electricity generation mix. These factors, PURC noted, are essential to maintaining the real value of tariffs and ensuring the financial stability of service providers to guarantee continuous supply.
For the period under review, the Commission applied a projected weighted average exchange rate of GHS12.3715 to US$1, which included an under-recovery of GHS0.3980 from the previous quarter. It also factored in an annual average inflation rate of 12.43 percent for the fourth quarter of 2025 and approved a weighted average cost of natural gas at US$7.7134 per MMBtu.
The expected power generation mix was projected at 28.80 percent hydro and 71.20 percent thermal. Based on these calculations, PURC said the 1.14 percent upward adjustment in electricity tariffs was necessary, while water tariffs were left unchanged.
The Commission assured consumers that it will continue to monitor utility providers and enforce regulatory standards to guarantee value for money and improved service delivery.
Source: Adomonline
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