The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs across all consumer categories, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs will remain unchanged, the Commission stated.
In a release signed by Acting Executive Secretary Shafic Suleman, PURC noted that the adjustment is part of its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which evaluates key economic variables affecting the cost of delivering electricity and water.
According to the Commission, the review considered critical factors such as the cedi-to-dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, fuel costs (particularly natural gas), and the electricity generation mix. These elements are essential for preserving the real value of tariffs and maintaining the financial viability of utility providers to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, PURC applied:
- A projected weighted average exchange rate of GHS12.3715 to US$1, accounting for an under-recovery of GHS0.3980 from the previous quarter.
- An annual average inflation rate of 12.43%.
- An approved Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) of US$7.7134 per MMBtu.
- A generation mix of 28.80% hydro and 71.20% thermal power.
Based on these inputs, the Commission concluded that a modest upward adjustment in electricity tariffs was warranted. However, it opted to keep water tariffs unchanged during the review period.
The PURC reassured consumers of its commitment to monitoring utility performance and enforcing regulatory standards to ensure value for money and continuous improvements in service quality.
