The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a reduction in electricity and water tariffs for the second quarter of 2026, effective April 1, 2026.
In a statement issued on March 13, the Commission said electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs will decline by 3.06%.
PURC explained that the quarterly tariff review reflects changes in key economic indicators including the Ghana cedi–US dollar exchange rate, inflation, electricity generation mix and the cost of natural gas used for thermal power generation.
The Commission applied a projected exchange rate of GHC11.1931 to US$1, representing a 6.78% appreciation of the cedi compared with the previous quarter.
A three-month average inflation rate of 4.17% was also used in the calculations, while the weighted average cost of natural gas increased slightly by 2.84% to US$8.0988 per MMBtu.
Under the new electricity tariffs, residential consumers and non-residential customers using up to 300 kWh will see a 1.66% reduction, while those consuming above 301 kWh will see a 3.63% decrease.
PURC said the adjustments are intended to maintain the financial viability of utility service providers while protecting consumers.
