{"id":458118,"date":"2026-01-01T13:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T13:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2026\/01\/01\/tariff-reversal-could-destabilise-power-water\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T13:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T13:37:09","slug":"tariff-reversal-could-destabilise-power-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/01\/tariff-reversal-could-destabilise-power-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Tariff reversal could destabilise power, water"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has warned that reversing its 2026\u20132030 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) could have serious consequences for the stability of Ghana\u2019s energy and water sectors, as well as the broader economy.<\/p>\n

The commission reaffirmed this position in a communiqu\u00e9 issued after joint meetings with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) held on December 11 and 30, 2025, during which the new tariff schedule\u2014set to take effect on January 1, 2026\u2014was discussed.<\/p>\n

The discussions focused on the potential impact of the tariffs on workers\u2019 living conditions and the need for electricity and water sector stability.<\/p>\n

While PURC reaffirmed the importance of maintaining the tariff, the Commission also acknowledged concerns raised by TUC and promised to address them in the next tariff review.<\/p>\n

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TUC said it will monitor the effect of the tariffs on salaries and wages and engage the government on wage levels in relation to the rising cost of living.<\/p>\n

Both parties emphasised the importance of ongoing dialogue to ensure tariff decisions balance economic stability, affordability, and service delivery while protecting the interests of Ghanaian workers.<\/p>\n

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