Starting May 3, 2025, consumers across Ghana will see a significant rise in their electricity and water bills following the latest tariff review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).
Electricity tariffs will go up by an average of 14.75%, while water tariffs will increase by 4.02%.
This upward adjustment, announced on April 11, comes as part of the PURC’s quarterly tariff review process, which aims to maintain the financial viability of utility providers while cushioning the effects on consumers.
According to the Commission, several economic indicators influenced the hike, including the depreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar, rising inflation, and increased costs of fuel—particularly natural gas. The current mix of hydro and thermal energy sources also played a role in determining the new rates.
In a detailed statement, the PURC explained that the tariff increases are necessary to help utility companies recover from significant revenue shortfalls. A key factor was the need to recover 50% of an outstanding GHS976 million from previous quarters in 2024. The Commission indicated that the remaining balance will be gradually absorbed over subsequent quarters to ease the financial pressure on consumers.
While acknowledging the strain these adjustments may place on households and businesses, the PURC stressed that failing to address these under-recoveries could result in service interruptions, which would ultimately harm consumers more.
“The Commission remains committed to protecting the interests of both utility providers and the Ghanaian public,” the statement read. “These adjustments are a necessary step to ensure sustainable and reliable service delivery in a challenging economic environment.”
The detailed tariff structure will be published in the government gazette and can also be accessed via the Commission’s official website.
