Electricity Tariffs to Rise by 2.45% from July 1 – PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all consumer categories, effective July 1, 2025.

The new rates follow PURC’s quarterly review process, which evaluates economic indicators such as exchange rates, inflation, fuel prices, and the energy generation mix. Despite the electricity hike, water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter.

In a statement released on Wednesday, June 25, PURC explained that the adjustment is necessary to maintain the financial stability of utility providers. The review considered key variables including a cedi-to-dollar rate of GHS10.3052, projected annual inflation of 20.67%, natural gas priced at USD7.7134 per MMBtu, and a generation mix of 28.8% hydro to 71.2% thermal. An outstanding revenue gap of GHS488 million was also factored in.

Revised Electricity Tariffs:

• Lifeline customers (0–30 kWh): From 77.6274 to 79.5308 GHp/kWh
• Residential (301+ kWh): From 232.3892 to 238.0873 GHp/kWh
• Non-residential (301+ kWh): From 197.3338 to 202.1723 GHp/kWh
• High Voltage Mines: From 495.9255 to 508.0854 GHp/kWh

Service charges remain unchanged across all customer categories.

Water Tariffs Frozen

Water rates for all categories—residential, non-residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional—will remain the same, with PURC citing efforts to reduce consumer burden while ensuring service quality.

Assurance of Transparency

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to balancing affordability with sustainability and vowed to hold utility providers accountable to regulatory standards.

“We appreciate the support of stakeholders and remain dedicated to delivering improved and cost-effective services,” the statement concluded.