PURC announces reduction in electricity and water tariffs

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced reductions in electricity and water tariffs as part of its latest quarterly review of utility prices.

Under the new adjustments, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81 percent, while water tariffs will fall by 3.06 percent across various customer categories. The revised rates are scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2026.

According to the Commission, residential electricity consumers will see modest reductions depending on their level of usage, while commercial and industrial customers connected to medium- and high-voltage lines are expected to benefit the most, with tariff reductions reaching up to 15.43 percent in some cases.

Water tariffs have also been revised downward. Lifeline residential consumers who use between 0 and 5 cubic metres will see the tariff reduced from GH¢612.25 to GH¢593.49 per cubic metre, with similar decreases expected for commercial, industrial and bottled water users.

The Commission explained that the tariff adjustments reflect changes in key economic indicators, including the cedi–US dollar exchange rate, inflation, natural gas prices and the country’s electricity generation mix. It said the review aims to balance the financial sustainability of utility providers with the need to pass on improvements in economic conditions to consumers.