The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs, with consumers set to pay more for utility services from July 1, 2026.
Under the Commission’s third-quarter tariff review, electricity tariffs have been increased by 3.49 per cent across the board, while water tariffs have been adjusted upward by 0.85 per cent. In a statement issued on Monday, June 22, PURC stated that the adjustments were made in line with its mandate to undertake quarterly tariff reviews, reflecting changes in key operational factors affecting utility service providers.
According to the Commission, the review considered movements in the Ghana cedi-dollar exchange rate, inflation, electricity generation mix, and the cost of natural gas used in power generation.
PURC explained that the quarterly adjustments are intended to maintain the real value of tariffs and ensure that utility providers remain financially viable while continuing to deliver reliable services to consumers.
The Commission applied a weighted average exchange rate of GHS11.2228 to one US dollar for the third quarter of 2026, representing a 0.2 per cent depreciation of the cedi compared to the previous quarter.
