The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs across all customer categories, effective July 1, 2025.
The upward adjustment affects residential, non-residential, and Special Load Tariff (SLT) customers and forms part of the Commission’s quarterly tariff review mechanism aimed at ensuring cost-reflective pricing in the electricity sector.
Why the increase?
According to the PURC, the decision follows a comprehensive review of key macroeconomic indicators and operational data. These include:
- Inflationary pressures
- Fluctuations in the Ghana cedi exchange rate
- Rising fuel costs for power generation
- Electricity supply charges from Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
The review also considered the financial sustainability of utilities and the need to maintain reliable service delivery across the country.
“The latest tariff adjustment reflects the real cost of power production and distribution in Ghana’s current economic climate,”
the Commission stated.
Who will be affected?
All categories of electricity consumers will be affected:
- Residential customers (households and individuals)
- Non-residential users (small businesses, shops, institutions)
- SLT customers (large-scale industries and heavy power users)
Though relatively modest, the 2.45% increase will reflect in bills beginning July 1, adding to the cost burden on households and businesses already dealing with economic challenges.
Sector outlook
Ghana’s power sector continues to grapple with revenue shortfalls, rising debts to power producers, and foreign exchange losses. The PURC maintains that periodic tariff reviews are necessary to ensure utility providers remain operationally sustainable while protecting consumer interests.
The Commission assured Ghanaians that it would continue to balance affordability with the need for uninterrupted electricity supply.
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