The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new tariff adjustments for electricity and water.
The increment will take effect on January 1, 2026, following its multi-year tariff review process covering 2026 to 2030.
Electricity tariffs will increase by 9.86 percent across all customer categories, while water tariffs will see a 15.92 percent increase over the five-year control period.
In providing reasons for the upward adjustment, the Commission claimed it was crucial in order to meet the investment requirements of utility providers, ensure industry competitiveness, and safeguard consumer interests.
The review also incorporates quarterly adjustments to account for factors beyond the control of service providers, including exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, fuel costs, and generation mix.
Aside from these increments, mini-grid tariffs have been introduced to support electricity access in island communities, with costs absorbed into the Volta River Authority’s revenue requirements.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
