The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has informed the public of a downward adjustment in electricity tariffs of an average reduction of 4.81% and a 3.06% reduction in water tariffs.
The Commission explained that the cuts were made after considering the impact of tariffs on consumers, as well as current economic indicators such as the Ghana cedi–US dollar exchange rate, inflation, the price of natural gas, and the electricity generation mix (hydro–thermal mix)
According to a statement issued on Friday, March 13, 2026, the decision is aimed at maintaining the real value of the tariffs, enabling the utility service providers to be financially viable in delivering services to consumers, while bearing in mind the impact of these tariffs on consumers in general.
It stressed that the downward adjustment is intended to provide some relief to households and businesses without undermining the capacity of power and water utilities to operate sustainably.
The Commission stated that the review tracks variables whose volatility affects the operations of Utility Service Providers, including the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the US dollar, domestic inflation, the price of natural gas, and the electricity generation mix, particularly the share of hydro and thermal power.
After assessing the relevant factors, the Commission announced an average reduction of 4.81 percent in electricity tariffs and 3.06 percent in water tariffs for the second quarter of 2026.
Source: Ernest Kelvin Okanta
