- PURC announces a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs, effective October 1, 2025.
- Water tariffs remain unchanged at 0%.
- The adjustment is part of the Commission’s quarterly tariff review.
- Review considers external factors like exchange rate, inflation, fuel costs, and generation mix.
- Goal is to keep service providers financially stable while ensuring consistent power supply.
- PURC assures continued monitoring of utility companies to maintain quality and value.
Starting October 1, 2025, households and businesses across Ghana will see a slight rise in their electricity bills after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced a 1.14% increase in power tariffs. Water charges, however, will remain unchanged.
According to the Commission, the new adjustment comes under its quarterly tariff review process, a system designed to reflect fluctuations in economic and operational factors that shape the cost of delivering utilities.
Among these are the Ghana cedi’s performance against the dollar, local inflation levels, fuel expenses—especially natural gas—and the balance of energy sources used for electricity generation.
The PURC explained that such reviews are crucial to prevent erosion of tariff value and to ensure that utility companies remain financially capable of maintaining and expanding their services.
The regulator also pledged to continue monitoring the operations of these providers, enforcing compliance with set standards, and pushing for efficiency and improved service delivery to consumers.
