{"id":221836,"date":"2024-09-29T12:20:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T12:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/29\/electricity-tariffs-up-3-02-water-increases-by-1-86\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T12:20:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T12:20:56","slug":"electricity-tariffs-up-3-02-water-increases-by-1-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/29\/electricity-tariffs-up-3-02-water-increases-by-1-86\/","title":{"rendered":"Electricity tariffs up 3.02%, water increases by 1.86%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 3.02% increase in electricity tariffs and a 1.86% rise in water tariffs for the third quarter of 2024, effective from October 1.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Saturday, September 28, the PURC explained that the adjustment was necessary due to factors such as inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and gas prices.<\/p>\n<p>The commission noted that Ghana\u2019s current economic challenges and the prevailing living conditions were carefully considered in the decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p>The tariff increases will affect all categories of consumers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing the quarterly tariff review, the Commission wishes to inform the public that there will be a 3.02% increment in electricity tariffs and a 1.86% increment in water tariffs for the Third Quarter of 2024 for all categories of customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Commission\u2019s decision is based on changes in some key parameters, such as inflation rate, exchange rate, and the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) over the projected Third Quarter. The Commission also considered several other underlying factors, including the current economic conditions and general living standards of Ghanaians, and the competitiveness and sustainability of industries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Click to read the statement by the PURC<\/p>\n<p>Click to read a continuation of the statement<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 3.02% increase in electricity tariffs and a 1.86% rise in water tariffs for the third quarter of 2024, effective from October 1. 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