The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new utility tariffs for electricity, natural gas and water, with increases set to take effect on January 1, 2026, following the completion of its major Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) review.
The approved adjustments include an average 9.86 per cent rise in electricity tariffs and a 15.92 per cent increase in water tariffs across all consumer categories for the 2026–2030 period.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said the review was in line with statutory requirements under the PURC Act, 1997 (Act 538).
The process took into account the capital and operational needs of utility providers, industrial competitiveness, and prevailing consumer living conditions.
The new electricity tariffs reflect a notable shift in Ghana’s power generation mix. Thermal generation is expected to rise significantly to 16,803 GWh representing 78.79 percent of the total while hydro generation will reduce to 3,838 GWh, or 20.9 percent.
The weighted average cost of gas (WACOG) has been pegged at US$7.8749 per MMBtu.
Macroeconomic indicators approved for the tariff period include an exchange rate of GH¢12.0067 to the US dollar and an inflation outlook of 8 per cent.
The Commission also set average distribution system losses at 21.5 percent.
A key reform under the new framework is the integration of mini-grid tariffs. The cost of supplying electricity to island communities at the uniform national tariff has been incorporated into the Volta River Authority’s (VRA) revenue requirement to ensure universal access and smooth tariff implementation.
On water, the revised tariffs were determined using a projected production volume of 364.95 million cubic metres. The PURC aims to reduce Non-Revenue Water to 43 percent over the review period.
The Commission clarified that the approved base tariffs will remain valid for five years but will be adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in inflation, the exchange rate, fuel costs and the generation mix.
