Consumers across the country will pay more for electricity and water from July 1, 2026, following the latest quarterly tariff review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).
The Commission has approved a 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs and a 0.85 percent upward adjustment in water tariffs as part of its routine review mechanism designed to reflect prevailing economic and operational conditions affecting utility providers.
In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, PURC said the tariff adjustments were based on changes in key variables, including the cedi-dollar exchange rate, inflation, fuel costs and the electricity generation mix, particularly the price of natural gas used in thermal power generation.
According to the Commission, the quarterly review seeks to preserve the real value of utility tariffs, ensure the financial sustainability of service providers and support the continuous delivery of reliable electricity and water services while balancing the interests of consumers.
For the third quarter of 2026, PURC adopted a weighted average exchange rate of GH¢11.2228 to the US dollar, reflecting a marginal 0.2 percent depreciation of the cedi compared with the previous quarter.
The Commission also used a three-month average inflation rate of 3.43 percent, down from 4.17 percent recorded during the second quarter, while the weighted average cost of natural gas declined by 1.58 percent to US$7.9708 per MMBtu.
After assessing these indicators, PURC approved the 3.49 percent increase in electricity tariffs across all customer categories. Water tariffs were also adjusted upward by 0.85 percent to reflect changes in production and distribution costs.
The Commission thanked stakeholders for their continued cooperation in implementing the quarterly tariff review framework and reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the performance of utility providers to ensure improved service delivery, operational efficiency and value for money for consumers.
Source: businesspostonline
