The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a downward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, effective April 1, 2026. The move follows the Commission’s quarterly review aimed at aligning tariffs with current economic and operational realities.
Under the new rates, electricity tariffs will drop by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs will fall by 3.06%. In a first, PURC has also introduced a commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) charging tariff to promote the transition to green energy in Ghana.
The Commission highlighted several key factors influencing the review:
Ghana Cedi–US Dollar Exchange Rate: The projected average for the second quarter is GHS 11.1931/USD, a 6.78% decrease from the previous quarter.
Inflation Rate: The three-month average rate stood at 4.17%, reflecting a significant downward adjustment from the last quarter.
Natural Gas Prices: The Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) rose slightly to USD 8.0988/MMBtu, up 2.84% from the previous rate.
Electricity Generation Mix: Hydro power accounts for 20.90% of generation, with thermal power making up 79.10%, unchanged from the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) 2025.
PURC explained that these adjustments are designed to ensure the financial sustainability of utility service providers, while keeping tariffs affordable for consumers.
The Commission urges consumers to take note of the new rates from April 1 and expressed its commitment to regular tariff reviews to reflect market realities.
