The Government of Ghana’s public utilities regulator has announced increases in tariffs for both electricity and water effective from the start of 2026. However a debate rages as to whether …
Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)
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New utility tariffs clash heads …as stakeholders struggle to accept adjustments
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new utility tariff adjustments, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, with electricity tariffs increasing by 9.8% and water tariffs by …
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Stakeholders propose reforms and efficiency of utilities sector against tariff adjustment
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsMajor stakeholders of the Ghanaian economy have continuously mounted pressure against utilities tariff adjustments as it has a negative impact on cost of doing business, cost of living and consequently …
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Economy and Finance
New utility tariffs to be announced in January – PURC
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has indicated that new utility tariffs will take effect in January next year, following a stakeholder consultation and public hearing to guide the final …
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have proposed the introduction of a dedicated tariff to finance the provision and maintenance of street lighting …
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Electricity tariff hike: CSOs, businesses clash over impact on consumers
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAdnan Adams Mohammed In an unusual situation, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has down played fears of a potential impact of the recently announced increase in …
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Economy and Finance
Electricity tariff hike: CSOs, businesses clash over impact on consumers
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsIn an unusual situation, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has downplayed fears of a potential impact of the recently announced increase in electricity tariffs on prices …