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By Edward Graham Sebbie
The Ghanaian consuming public are expected save some money as the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC, has hinted a downward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs.
According to the Commission, electricity tariffs will go down by 4.81%, while water tariffs will drop by 3.06%, effective April 1, 2026.
The decision follows the PURC’s quarterly review aimed at reviewing tariffs to reflect changes in key economic and operational variables affecting the provision of utility service.
“The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission wishes to inform consumers of electricity and water that the existing electricity and water tariffs have been reviewed downwards to take effect from April 01, 2026,” the statement says.
Factors that necessitate the drop include 6.78% decrease in the Ghanaian Cedi to its major trading currency, the US dollar, now projected at GHS11.1931 to US$1 for the second quarter of 2026, and a decline in inflation. However, the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) rose by 2.84% to US$8.0988 per MMBtu.
Notably, the PURC has introduced a commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) charging tariff, to support Ghana’s transition to green energy. The Commission reassures stakeholders of its commitment to monitoring utility providers and ensuring improved service delivery.
The intended reduction comes a couple of months after utility service providers in consultation with the PURC embarked on a major tariff review which is done every four years. Consumers initially protested the increase with some entities threading to embark on a demonstration to register their displeasure at the upward tariffs adjustment.
Some consumers describe the upcoming utility tariffs reduction as a good news given the apprehension that characterised Ghanaians over predictions of fuel hikes which may affect transport fares and prices of goods due to the raging Isreal/US-Iran disturbances.
