Tag: TARRIF

Electricity Tariffs to Rise Slightly from October 2025

Jasmine Adjei

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a modest 1.14% increase in electricity rates across all consumer groups, effective October 1, 2025. However, water charges will remain unchanged during this period. The adjustment stems from PURC’s regular tariff review process, which evaluates economic indicators that influence the cost of utility services. These factors include the exchange rate between the Ghanaian cedi and the US dollar, inflation trends, fuel costs particularly natural gas and the mix of energy sources used for power generation. To determine the new rates, PURC considered…

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IMANI Africa: Water Tariff Increase Makes Sense, Electricity Hike Doesn’t

Jasmine Adjei

The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Selorm Branttie, says the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has valid reasons for raising water tariffs. But he strongly disagrees with the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) proposed hike. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Branttie explained that GWCL’s rising costs for treating water, largely due to pollution from illegal mining, justify their request for higher rates. He warned that if the situation isn’t addressed, Ghana could face serious water shortages in the near future. However, he criticized ECG’s proposed 225% increase in…

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ECG Seeks Tariff Hike to Stay Afloat and Improve Service

Jasmine Adjei

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has pleased with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to approve a dramatic 225% increase in its Distribution Service Charge (DSC1), raising it from GHp19.0384/kWh to GHp61.8028/kWh between 2025 and 2029. ECG says this move is crucial to avoid financial collapse and to maintain a stable electricity supply. Serving nearly three-quarters of Ghana’s population, ECG argues that the current tariff structure is unsustainable. The DSC1 currently covers just 11% of the total cost of electricity distribution far below the global standard of 30–33%. Combined…

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