The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% upward adjustment in electricity tariffs, effective July 1, 2025, following its scheduled third-quarter review. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged.
This review, conducted under PURC’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, is part of ongoing efforts to respond to economic shifts while ensuring the sustainability of utility services in Ghana. The adjustment, according to PURC, is based on objective indicators such as exchange rate movements, inflation, the cost of natural gas, and the current electricity generation mix.
“Having carefully analysed the existing parameters and considering the competitiveness of industries and the general living conditions of the Ghanaian, the Commission wishes to announce an increase of 2.45% across board in the electricity tariffs and 0% increment in water tariffs,” the Commission said in its official release.
The analysis for this quarter used a weighted average exchange rate of GHS10.3052 to the US dollar, an improved figure compared to the previous quarter’s GHS15.6974. Inflation, though still a factor, was estimated at an average of 20.67%. The cost of natural gas also saw a slight rise, from USD 7.6289/MMBtu to USD 7.7134/MMBtu.
While these factors naturally influence operational costs, PURC has assured the public that every effort was made to keep the increase modest. The tariff adjustment also takes into account an outstanding debt of GHS488 million, accumulated over the past three quarters, as well as the need to maintain reserve capacity to stabilize the power grid.
“These adjustments are undertaken on a quarterly basis to maintain the real value of the tariffs and to keep the utility service providers financially viable to enable them to deliver on their services to consumers,” the Commission explained.
Consumers will notice minimal changes in their electricity bills. Lifeline customers using up to 30 kWh per month will now pay GHp79.5308 per kilowatt-hour, up slightly from GHp77.6274. Households consuming higher amounts will also see marginal increases, with no change in the monthly service charges.
Commercial and industrial users, including large-scale operations such as mines, will experience similar proportional increases, but service charges across all categories remain steady.
In contrast, water tariffs remain completely unchanged, offering stability and reassurance to households and businesses. Rates for residential, commercial, and industrial water users all stay at their current levels. For instance, the rate for households using up to 5 cubic meters of water remains at GHp528.1760 per m³, while industrial users continue to pay GHp2,828.3569 per m³.
The Commission says it will continue to work to balance affordability with service reliability.
