PURC Announces 2.45% Electricity Tariff Increase for Q3 2025 — Water Tariffs Unchanged

/ Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has approved a marginal 2.45% hike in electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2025, citing inflation and fuel cost pressures.

০ Electricity Tariffs Up: Residential and industrial users will see a 2.45% increase in electricity costs from July 1 to September 30, 2025.

০ No Change in Water Rates: Water tariffs will remain unchanged at 0% for the same period.

০ Inflation & Exchange Pressures: The hike considers inflation (20.67%), exchange rate (GH¢10.3052/$), and rising gas prices ($7.7134/MMBtu).

PURC confirms a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for Q3 2025, while water rates stay
the same across the country.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment of 2.45% in electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2025. The increment affects residential, non-residential, and special load tariff (SLT) categories across the country.

In a statement released on June 10, 2025, the PURC cited several key macroeconomic and operational indicators for the decision, including persistent exchange rate depreciation, increased inflation, and higher fuel input costs.

“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,” the PURC said.

The tariff revision is driven by a projected inflation rate of 20.67%, an average Cedi to Dollar exchange rate of GH¢10.3052, and an upward shift in the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG), which now stands at $7.7134 per MMBtu.

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Despite the increase in electricity, water tariffs will remain unchanged. The Commission confirmed that it will maintain a 0.00% adjustment rate for water from July to September 2025, marking stability in utility costs for water for the third consecutive quarter.

The new electricity rates will officially take effect from July 1, 2025, and remain valid through September 30, 2025.

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