The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved new increases in electricity and water tariffs, with the revised rates set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
Under the latest tariff review, electricity charges will increase by 3.49 percent, while water tariffs will go up by 0.85 percent across all customer categories.
In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the Commission explained that the adjustments were made under its quarterly tariff review mechanism, which is designed to reflect prevailing economic conditions and operational costs within the utility sector.
According to PURC, the review took into account key variables, including the exchange rate between the Ghana Cedi and the US Dollar, inflation, fuel costs, and the electricity generation mix, particularly the cost of natural gas used in power production.
The Commission noted that the quarterly review framework aims to maintain the real value of tariffs, ensure the financial sustainability of utility providers, and support the continued delivery of essential services while balancing the interests of consumers.
PURC disclosed that it applied a weighted average exchange rate of GHS11.2228 to the US dollar for the third quarter of 2026, representing a marginal depreciation of 0.2 percent compared to the previous quarter.
The review also incorporated a three-month average inflation rate of 3.43 percent, down from 4.17 percent recorded in the second quarter, as well as a weighted average natural gas cost of US$7.9708 per MMBtu, reflecting a 1.58 percent decline from the previous quarter.
Based on these economic indicators, the Commission approved a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs and a 0.85 percent increase in water tariffs to account for the cost of production and service delivery.
PURC expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their cooperation in implementing the quarterly tariff adjustment framework and reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring utility providers to promote efficiency and improved service delivery nationwide.
