PURC to increase electricity bills from July 1, 2025
Starting next month, Ghanaians will have to pay extra for power and water as tariffs for both are set to go up from July 1, 2025.
This was contained in a statement from the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC).
Residential electricity users would experience a 2.45% rate increase, according to the commission.
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.
The adjustment takes into account a projected average inflation rate of 20.67%, a Ghana Cedi to US Dollar exchange rate of GH¢10.3052, and an increase in the weighted average cost of gas (WACoG) to USD 7.7134/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.
The new tariffs become effective from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
Meanwhile, the PURC has confirmed that water tariffs will remain unchanged for the third quarter of 2025, maintaining a 0.00% adjustment rate.
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