The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a downward review of utility tariffs for the second quarter of 2026.
Effective 1 April 2026, consumers will see an average reduction of 4.81% in electricity tariffs and a 3.06% reduction in water tariffs across the board.
According to a press release dated March 13, 2026, the commission attributed these reductions to favorable macroeconomic indicators observed over the past quarter.
The PURC noted a 6.78% appreciation of the Ghana Cedi against the US Dollar—applying a projected exchange rate of GHS 11.1931 to US$1—as well as a significant drop in the projected average inflation rate to 4.17%. These positive shifts were able to offset a slight 2.84% increase in the weighted average cost of natural gas used to power thermal plants.
While the general electricity tariff reduction averages 4.81%, the specific benefits vary significantly by customer category:
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Residential and basic Non-Residential consumers will see a modest reduction of 1.66%.
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Heavy industrial users under the Special Load Tariff (SLT) category will experience the most substantial relief. High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) consumers will see their tariffs drop by 15.43% and 13.96%, respectively.
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Water tariffs will see a flat 3.06% downward adjustment for all consumer categories, including residential, commercial, and sachet/bottled water producers.
In a landmark policy addition aimed at promoting a green energy transition, the Commission also introduced Ghana’s first commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) charging tariff. The new EV rate is set at 201.6000 GHp/kWh, accompanied by a monthly service charge of 50,000.00 GHp.
The generation mix used in calculating the tariffs remains heavily reliant on thermal power at 79.10%, with hydro generation accounting for the remaining 20.90%.
The PURC concluded the statement by reiterating its commitment to balancing the financial viability of utility service providers with the economic realities faced by consumers, pledging to hold providers accountable to regulatory standards for improved service delivery.
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