The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, with the new rates set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
Under the Commission’s third-quarter tariff review, electricity tariffs have been increased by 3.49 per cent across all customer categories, while water tariffs have been adjusted upward by 0.85 per cent.
In a statement issued on June 22, PURC said the adjustments were made as part of its quarterly tariff review mechanism, which is designed to account for changes in key economic and operational indicators affecting utility service providers.
According to the Commission, the review considered factors including the Ghana cedi-dollar exchange rate, inflation, the electricity generation mix and the cost of natural gas used in power generation.
PURC explained that the periodic reviews help maintain the real value of tariffs while ensuring utility companies remain financially viable and capable of delivering reliable services to consumers.
The Commission noted that the cedi recorded a marginal depreciation against the US dollar during the review period, while inflation and natural gas costs declined.
Based on the combined impact of these indicators, PURC approved the tariff adjustments for the third quarter of 2026.
The Commission said the new rates will take effect nationwide from July 1.
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