The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, effective July 1, 2025.
The adjustment, part of its quarterly review, affects residential, non-residential, and Special Load Tariff (SLT) customers.
According to the PURC, the upward revision is based on economic indicators including a projected inflation rate of 20.67%, an exchange rate of GHS10.3052 to the US Dollar, and a rise in the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACoG) to USD 7.7134/MMBtu.
The increase also factors in GHS488 million in unpaid utility revenues and the cost of maintaining reserve capacity for grid reliability.
A statement from the Commission emphasized that the tariff review aims to safeguard the financial viability of utility providers and ensure continuous, reliable power supply. The third quarter generation mix remains unchanged at 28.8% hydro and 71.2% thermal.
New Tariff Breakdown:
- Lifeline customers (0–30kWh): from GHp77.63 to GHp79.53 per kWh
- Residential (0–300kWh): set at GHp180.19 per kWh
- Non-residential (301+kWh): now GHp202.17 per kWh
- High Voltage Mines: increased from GHp495.93 to GHp508.09 per kWh
The PURC clarified that water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of 2025, maintaining a 0% adjustment despite similar macroeconomic pressures. This comes as a measure to cushion consumers amid current economic challenges.
Consumers are encouraged to take note of the revised electricity rates and adjust their usage accordingly. The PURC reiterated that such periodic reviews are essential for reflecting real economic conditions and ensuring sustainable utility services.
