The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs by 3.49 percent and 0.85 percent respectively, with consumers set to feel the impact of the adjustments effective July 1, 2026.
The Commission stated that the adjustments were carried out in line with its mandate to review tariffs on a quarterly basis to reflect developments within the quarter, tracking and incorporating movements in key operational factors beyond the control of Utility Service Providers (USPs).
PURC further stated that the key factors considered in arriving at the decision included the exchange rate between the Ghana Cedi and the United States Dollar, domestic inflation, electricity generation mix, and the cost of fuel mainly natural gas used to power thermal plants.
On the exchange rate, the Commission applied a Weighted Average Ghana Cedi-US Dollar Exchange Rate of GHS11.2228 to US$1.0000 for the third quarter of 2026, reflecting a 0.2 percent depreciation of the cedi from the second quarter rate of GHS11.1931.
The Commission also applied a three-month average inflation rate of 3.43 percent for the third quarter, indicating a significant downward movement from the previous quarter’s rate of 4.17 percent.
On the price of natural gas, PURC applied a Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) of USD7.9708 per MMBtu, representing a 1.58 percent downward adjustment from the previous quarter’s rate of USD8.0988 per MMBtu. The hydro-thermal generation mix remained unchanged at 20.90 percent hydro and 79.10 percent thermal.
The Commission added that the quarterly adjustments are undertaken to maintain the real value of existing tariffs and enable utility service providers to remain financially viable while continuing to deliver services to consumers.
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