KEY POINTS
- PURC raises electricity tariffs by 1.14 percent from Oct. 1.
- Water tariffs remain unchanged for Q4 2025.
- Exchange rates, inflation, and petrol prices are all things that are looked at.
Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approved a 1.14 percent increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, effective Oct. 1, 2025, while keeping water tariffs steady.
The regulator said the move follows its quarterly tariff review mechanism, which considers shifts in the cedi-dollar exchange rate, inflation, fuel prices, and the power generation mix. The adjustment is meant to preserve the real value of tariffs and keep service providers financially stable.
Exchange rate and inflation drive review
PURC applied a projected average exchange rate of GHS12.3715 per US$1 for the fourth quarter, incorporating an under-recovery of GHS0.3980 per US$1 from the previous quarter. It also factored in an average annual inflation rate of 12.43 percent.
Gas costs and generation mix hold steady
The regulator approved a weighted average natural gas price of $7.71 per MMBtu and maintained its generation outlook at 28.8 percent hydro and 71.2 percent thermal. These assumptions informed the modest 1.14 percent increase as Ghana raises power tariffs
Commitment to stability and service quality
Water tariffs will remain unchanged during the period. PURC said it will continue monitoring service providers to ensure regulatory compliance, value for money, and reliable service delivery.
