The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved increases in electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO). The new rates are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.
In a statement, the Commission said the decision followed extensive regulatory processes, including investment hearings, national stakeholder consultations and regional public forums held over several months. The tariff adjustments, it explained, are intended to reflect the projected investment needs of utility companies as well as key macroeconomic conditions.
Electricity tariffs are set to rise by 9.86 percent across all customer categories. The PURC noted that the review took into account expected generation inputs, the cost of natural gas, inflation trends, the cedi–dollar exchange rate and the regulated asset base of power utilities for the next five years. Operational expenses were also evaluated, and the Commission confirmed that quarterly tariff reviews would continue to reflect fluctuations in factors such as fuel costs and changes in the generation mix.
Water tariffs will increase by 15.92 percent over the review period. According to the PURC, the upward adjustment is driven by projected production and sales volumes, investment requirements, non-revenue water targets and broader economic indicators. The new tariff structure will see higher charges for residential, non-residential, commercial, industrial and public sector consumers, although service charges will largely remain unchanged.
For the first time, the MYTO incorporates tariffs for mini-grids serving island and remote communities. The cost of providing electricity to these areas at uniform national rates has been added to the Volta River Authority’s revenue requirement to support smooth implementation.
The Commission said the latest review was influenced by several factors, including the projected generation mix—dominated by thermal power at 78.79 percent, with hydro at 20.90 percent and renewables at 0.31 percent. The Weighted Average Cost of Gas is expected to rise to US$7.8749 per MMBtu, while improved targets for transmission and distribution losses have also been factored in. For the water sector, non-revenue water levels are projected to decline to 43 percent, with updated expectations for production and sales guiding the final adjustments.
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