PURC announces a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs, maintains water tariffs for Q4

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% upward revision in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Commission stated that water tariffs will remain unchanged during the period.

The adjustments were made under the PURC’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which ensures tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators beyond the control of utility service providers.

These adjustments are undertaken quarterly to maintain the real value of tariffs and ensure the financial viability of utility service providers, enabling them to deliver services to consumers.

The PURC explained that the review considered several variables, including:

• Exchange rate movements — applying a projected weighted average of GHC12.37 to $1, factoring in previous under-recoveries.

• Domestic inflation was pegged at an annual average of 12.43% for the fourth quarter.

• Cost of natural gas, which remains at an approved Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) of $7.71 per MMBtu.

• Generation mix, which stays unchanged with 28.8% hydro and 71.2% thermal power supply.

The Commission stated that a slight increase in electricity tariffs was necessary to account for the Cedi’s depreciation and inflationary pressures while maintaining financial stability in the sector.

The decision implies that consumers will experience marginal adjustments in their electricity bills starting October 1, while water tariffs will remain unchanged.