The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all categories of customers, effective 1st July 2025, as part of its standard quarterly review mechanism.
The tariff hike, which will impact residential, non-residential, and special load tariff (SLT) customers, follows a review of key economic and operational indicators such as inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and rising fuel costs.
According to a statement issued by the PURC, the adjustment is necessary to maintain the operations of utility providers and ensure continuous electricity supply.
The review incorporates a projected average inflation rate of 20.67%, an exchange rate of GHS10.3052 to the US dollar, and a rise in the weighted average cost of gas (WACoG) to USD 7.7134 per MMBtu.
“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 board and 0% increment in water tariffs,” the statement noted.
Electricity generation in the third quarter will maintain its mix of 28.8% hydro and 71.2% thermal sources. The Commission also included GHS488 million in unpaid revenues from earlier quarters in its calculations, as well as the need to sustain reserve capacity to ensure grid stability.
Among the new tariff details:
- Lifeline customers (0–30kWh) will see rates increase from GHp77.63/kWh to GHp79.53/kWh
- Residential users (0–300kWh) will pay GHp180.19/kWh
- Non-residential users (301+kWh) will now pay GHp202.17/kWh
- High Voltage Mines customers will face a new rate of GHp508.09/kWh, up from GHp495.93
The PURC emphasised that such quarterly adjustments are grounded in economic realities and serve to protect the viability of utility providers.
Consumers have been urged to take note of the updated tariffs and adjust their energy consumption accordingly when the new rates take effect next month.
Meanwhile, water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter, with the PURC maintaining a 0.00% increase. Despite similar economic pressures, the Commission found current water rates to be sustainable, providing some relief for households already battling rising living costs.
