The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Commission confirmed that water tariffs will remain unchanged during this period.
The adjustments were made under the Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which ensures that tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators that are beyond the control of utility service providers. According to the PURC, these adjustments are implemented quarterly to maintain the real value of tariffs and to ensure that utility service providers remain financially viable, enabling them to continue delivering 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 said the slight increase in electricity tariffs was necessary to reflect the Cedi’s depreciation and inflationary trends while keeping the sector financially stable. The decision means consumers will see marginal changes in their electricity bills beginning October 1, while water tariffs remain the same.
Source: William Narh