The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed that electricity tariffs will see an increase of 2.45% effective July 1, 2025.
According to the PURC, this new tariff forms part of the quarterly review mechanism.
A statement by the PURC explained that the tariff adjustment, which applies to residential, non-residential, and special load tariff (SLT) customers, is based on a detailed analysis of macroeconomic and operational factors, including inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and rising fuel costs.
PURC maintains that an increment is necessary to sustain utility service providers and ensure a reliable electricity supply.
The adjustment takes into account a projected average inflation rate of 20.67%, a Ghana Cedi to US Dollar exchange rate of GHS10.3052, and an increase in the weighted average cost of gas (WACoG) to USD 7.7134/MMBtu.
Excerpts of the statement read, “The Commission has carefully analysed the existing parameters and, considering the competitiveness of industries and the general living conditions of Ghanaians, has approved a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across the board and 0% increment in water tariffs.”
The third quarter’s generation mix remains unchanged, with 28.8% from hydro sources and 71.2% from thermal sources. The Commission also factored in GHS488 million in outstanding revenues from previous quarters, as well as the cost implications of maintaining reserve capacity to ensure grid stability.
Below is a tariff breakdown
Lifeline customers (0–30kWh): tariff increases from GHp77.63/kWh to GHp79.53/kWh
Residential users (0–300kWh): new tariff at GHp180.19/kWh
Non-residential users (301+kWh): adjusted to GHp202.17/kWh
High Voltage Mines customers: now GHp508.09/kWh, up from GHp495.93
The Commission emphasized that these quarterly reviews are not arbitrary but are essential to maintaining the real value of tariffs amid economic pressures and to supporting the financial stability of utility service providers.
PURC urges consumers and customers to take note of the new tariffs and plan accordingly as the adjustment takes effect next month.
