PURC begins consultations ahead of 2026 utility tariff review
Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is preparing to implement a major utility tariff review, effective January 2026, under its ongoing Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework.
According to myjoyonline.com report, the upcoming review will be a critical regulatory exercise aimed at balancing long-term sector sustainability with fair pricing for consumers.
The MYTO framework, covering the period 2025 to 2030, provides predictability for investment planning while allowing for periodic adjustments in line with economic conditions and industry performance indicators.
Here are the utility tariff hikes proposed for 2025
This latest review will consider significant capital investments already made by utility providers, with mechanisms expected to be introduced to help recover committed costs.
Earlier this month, PURC began stakeholder consultations across the country as part of ongoing consultations for the 2025–2030 MYTO.
Electricity and water service providers are lobbying for tariff adjustments that would enable them to sustain operations amid rising costs and investment needs.
The GWCL cited risks posed by illegal mining as a threat to its operations, influencing the tariff hikes it proposed.
Industry watchers have cautioned that the forthcoming MYTO review is separate from the Quarterly Tariff Adjustment, which PURC could also announce in the coming weeks.
The quarterly review, which considers inflation, exchange rate performance, and petroleum product costs, is due in October.
While inflation and global crude prices have been easing, recent depreciation pressures on the cedi could influence the regulator’s final decision.
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