The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced reductions in electricity and water tariffs, effective April 1, 2026, following its quarterly review. Under the revised structure, electricity tariffs will fall by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs will drop by 3.06%. In a statement issued on Friday, March 13, the Commission explained that the review was conducted in line with its mandate to adjust tariffs quarterly, reflecting shifts in key economic and operational factors affecting utility providers. “The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) wishes to inform consumers of electricity and water that the existing tariffs have been reviewed downwards, effective April 01, 2026,” the statement read.
The PURC explained that the quarterly reviews track movements in indicators such as the Ghana Cedi–US dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, electricity generation mix, and the cost of fuel, particularly natural gas, used in thermal power generation.
The Commission noted that these adjustments are necessary to maintain the real value of tariffs so utility service providers can remain financially viable while continuing to deliver reliable services to consumers As part of the latest review, the PURC applied a projected weighted average exchange rate of GHS11.1931 to US$1 for the second quarter of 2026, based on the three-month interbank average between December 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. This represents a 6.78 per cent reduction from the previous quarter’s rate of GHS12.0067 to the dollar.
“The Commission applied a projected Weighted Average Ghana Cedi-US Dollar Exchange Rate of GHS11.1931/US$1.0000 for the second Quarter of 2026. This projected exchange rate is based on a 3- month Actual Inter-Bank Average Ghana Cedi-US Dollar Selling Exchange Rate for the period December 01, 2025, to February 28, 2026. This indicates a 6.78% reduction from the last Quarter rate of GHS12.0067/ US$1.0000,” the statement said.
The Commission reported an average inflation rate of 4.17 percent over the past three months, which reflects a significant decline of 47.87 percent from the previous quarter. Additionally, the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) has been set at US$8.0988 per MMBtu, indicating an increase of 2.84 percent from the prior rate of US$7.8749 per MMBtu. The projected electricity generation mix for this quarter remains unchanged, with 20.90 percent coming from hydro generation and 79.10 percent from thermal sources, consistent with the Multi-Year Tariff Order for 2025.
In addition, the Commission announced that it has, for the first time, introduced a commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) charging tariff to support the country’s transition to green energy. The PURC expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their continued support as it implements quarterly tariff reviews under its rate-setting guidelines. The Commission added that it will continue to monitor the operations of regulated utility providers and hold them accountable to ensure improved service delivery and value for money for consumers.
Source: Leticia Osei