The Director of the West Africa Regional Centre of CUTS International, Appiah Adomako Kusi, has called on the government to accelerate efforts to pass a comprehensive competition and consumer protection law following concerns over recent increases in sachet water prices.
He argued that the latest price adjustments highlight significant weaknesses in Ghana’s regulatory framework, particularly in dealing with anti-competitive behaviour.
According to him, the introduction of such legislation would help curb cartel practices and establish an independent body to investigate violations, enforce compliance, and apply sanctions where necessary.
His remarks follow the decision by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers to raise sachet water prices effective April 6, 2026, attributing the move to rising production costs driven by global supply disruptions.
Mr Adomako Kusi warned that although industry associations play a vital coordinating role, excessive collaboration among market players could harm consumers.
“It would also empower consumers and smaller businesses while allowing legitimate associations to advocate without crossing into collusion, and also boost investor confidence by signaling a rules-based market economy,” he said.
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