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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs for the third quarter of 2026, with electricity tariffs increasing by 3.49 percent and water tariffs by 0.85 percent effective July 1, 2026.
In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the Commission said the adjustments were undertaken in line with its mandate to review utility tariffs quarterly to reflect changes in key operational and economic indicators that affect service delivery.
“The existing electricity and water tariffs have been reviewed upwards by 3.49% and 0.85% respectively, effective July 01, 2026,” the Commission stated.
PURC explained that the quarterly reviews are designed to account for movements in factors that are beyond the control of utility service providers but have a significant impact on their operations.
These include the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the US dollar, inflation, the electricity generation mix, and the cost of fuel, particularly natural gas used in thermal power generation.
According to the Commission, the weighted average Ghana cedi-to-US dollar exchange rate for the third quarter was projected at GHS11.2228 to one US dollar, representing a 0.2 percent depreciation from the previous quarter’s rate of GHS11.1931.
The Commission also applied a three-month average inflation rate of 3.43 percent for the review period, down from 4.17 percent in the second quarter.
The weighted average cost of natural gas declined by 1.58 percent from USD8.0988 per MMBtu to USD7.9708 per MMBtu.
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Despite the decline in inflation and gas prices, PURC noted that the overall impact of the indicators warranted an upward adjustment in tariffs.
“In view of the overall impact of the Hydro-Thermal Generation Mix, Ghana Cedi-US Dollar Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate, and Natural Gas Price, the Commission has taken the decision to adjust Electricity Tariffs by 3.49% across board for the third quarter of 2026,” the statement said.
For water services, the Commission indicated that tariffs had been adjusted “marginally upwards by 0.85% for the third quarter of 2026” following an assessment of the same economic variables.
PURC said the tariff reviews are necessary to preserve the real value of utility tariffs and ensure the financial sustainability of service providers.
“These Quarterly adjustments are undertaken by the Commission to maintain the real value of the existing tariffs, which would enable the utility service providers to remain financially viable and to deliver on their services to consumers, while bearing in mind the impact of these tariffs on the wellbeing of consumers in general,” the statement noted.
The Commission expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their continued support in implementing the quarterly tariff review mechanism and pledged to continue monitoring the performance of regulated utilities.
“The Commission will continue to monitor operations of the regulated service providers and to hold them accountable to its regulatory standards and benchmarks to ensure value for money and improved quality of service delivery,” PURC assured.
The new tariffs will take effect on July 1, 2026, and are expected to affect residential, commercial, industrial and public-sector consumers of electricity and water across the country.
