Households and businesses across Ghana will pay less for electricity and water from April 1, 2026, after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approved a reduction in utility tariffs for the second quarter of the year.
Under the new rates, electricity tariffs will decrease by 4.81 percent, while water charges will go down by 3.06 percent, offering some relief to consumers.
PURC said the reduction was influenced by improved economic conditions, particularly the strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar and a decline in inflation.
According to the Commission, the exchange rate for the review period has been projected at GHS 11.1931 to one US dollar, compared to GHS 12.0067 in the previous quarter.
The tariff adjustment forms part of PURC’s routine quarterly review, which takes into account key factors such as exchange rates, inflation, and operational costs of utility providers.
The Commission explained that the process is meant to strike a balance between keeping utility companies financially stable and ensuring that consumers can afford essential services.
For many households and small businesses, the reduction is expected to ease financial pressure, especially after periods of stable or rising utility costs.
Analysts say lower utility tariffs could also support small enterprises that rely heavily on electricity and water for their operations.
The new rates will take effect from April 1 and remain in place until the end of June 2026, when PURC is expected to carry out another review for the third quarter.
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