The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, with electricity prices increasing by 3.49 percent and water tariffs going up by 0.85 percent effective July 1, 2026.
According to the Commission, the tariff review forms part of its quarterly adjustment mechanism aimed at reflecting changes in key operational factors affecting utility service providers.
In a statement issued on June 22, 2026, the PURC said the reviews are intended to “maintain the real value of the existing tariffs, which would enable the utility service providers to remain financially viable and to deliver on their services to consumers, while bearing in mind the impact of these tariffs on the wellbeing of consumers in general.”
The Commission explained that the review considered factors including movements in the Ghana cedi-dollar exchange rate, inflation, the cost of natural gas and the country’s electricity generation mix.
It noted that the weighted average exchange rate for the third quarter of 2026 was pegged at GH¢11.2228 to one US dollar, representing a 0.2 percent depreciation from the previous quarter’s rate of GH¢11.1931.
PURC further stated that the average inflation rate for the period under review declined to 3.43 percent from 4.17 percent recorded in the second quarter, while the weighted average cost of natural gas fell by 1.58 percent to $7.9708 per million British thermal units (MMBtu).
“In view of the overall impact of the Hydro-Thermal Generation Mix, Ghana Cedi-US Dollar Exchange Rate, Inflation Rate, and Natural Gas Price, the Commission has taken the decision to adjust Electricity Tariffs by 3.49% across board for the third quarter of 2026,” the statement said.
For water consumers, the regulator announced what it described as a marginal increase.
“Water Tariffs have been adjusted marginally upwards by 0.85% for the third quarter of 2026,” the Commission stated.
The regulator said it remains committed to monitoring the performance of utility service providers and ensuring that consumers receive value for money through improved service delivery.
“The Commission will continue to monitor operations of the regulated service providers and to hold them accountable to its regulatory standards and benchmarks to ensure value for money and improved quality of service delivery,” it added.
