Electricity consumers will from July 2025 pay more for power supply. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced a 2.45% increment in tariffs after its third quarter tariff review.
According to the Regulatory Body, the increment is as a result of movements in key economic indicators including exchange rate fluctuations, inflationary pressures, and rising fuel costs.
Water service charges, however, will maintain their current rates for all consumer categories.
The Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman made this known in a statement released today.
Economic factors
The Commission’s decision reflects careful analysis of several macroeconomic variables that directly impact utility operations.
The Cedi’s exchange rate against the US Dollar, pegged at an average of GH₵10.3052 for the quarter, represents a significant improvement from the previous rate of GH₵15.6974 recorded in May.
Inflation projections also played a crucial role in the calculations, with the PURC using an average annual rate of 20.67 per cent for its computations.
The energy sector continues to grapple with rising fuel costs, as the weighted average price of natural gas increased marginally from $7.6289 to $7.7134 per MMBtu.
The country’s energy generation mix remains unchanged, maintaining the 28.8 per cent hydro and 71.2 per cent thermal balance established in previous quarters.
Notably, the decision incorporates GHS488 million in outstanding sector debts carried over from earlier periods, along with necessary provisions for grid stability through reserve capacity investments.
Revised tariff structureÂ
Under the new tariff regime, residential consumers will experience varied adjustments based on consumption levels.
Lifeline customers using 0-30kWh monthly will see their unit charge rise from 77.6274 GHp to 79.5308 GHp per kWh, while maintaining the existing monthly service charge of GHS2.13.
Standard residential consumers face differentiated rates: those using up to 300kWh will pay 180.1867 GHp per kWh (up from 175.8743 GHp), while higher consumption above 300kWh attracts a rate of 238.0873 GHp (previously 232.3892 GHp).
The residential service charge remains fixed at GHS10.73.
Meanwhile, commercial and industrial users will see proportional increases, with non-residential customers paying between 162.6801 GHp and 202.1723 GHp depending on consumption levels.
Special Load Tariff customers, including mines and heavy industries, face adjusted rates ranging from 126.4423 GHp to 508.0854 GHp per kWh across various voltage categories.
