The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has declared a 1.14% increase in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, which will take effect on October 1, 2025.
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Commission indicated that water tariffs will not change during this period.
According to the PURC, these adjustments were implemented under its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, designed to ensure that tariffs correspond to fluctuations in significant economic indicators that are beyond the control of utility service providers.
“These adjustments are made quarterly to preserve the real value of the tariffs and to ensure the financial viability of utility service providers, enabling them to fulfill their obligations to consumers,” the statement noted.
The PURC clarified that the review took into account various factors, including:
- Exchange rate fluctuations — utilizing a projected weighted average of GHC12.37 to $1, which includes previous under-recoveries.
- Domestic inflation was estimated at an annual average of 12.43% for the fourth quarter.
- The cost of natural gas remains at an approved Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) of $7.71 per MMBtu.
- The generation mix remains unchanged with 28.8% hydro and 71.2% thermal power supply.
The Commission stated that the modest rise in electricity tariffs was essential to account for the depreciation of the Cedi and inflationary pressures while maintaining financial stability in the sector.
As a result of this decision, consumers will experience slight adjustments in their electricity bills starting October 1, while water tariffs will remain unchanged.
