Ghanaians will pay more for electricity and water from 1 January 2026, following the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) approval of new tariff increases for the next four years.
Under the revised structure, electricity tariffs will increase by 9.86%, while water tariffs will rise by 15.92%, affecting all categories of consumers nationwide. The new charges form part of the Commission’s multi-year tariff review for the 2026–2030 regulatory period.
In its statement, the PURC said the adjustments were driven by key economic indicators, including expected inflation levels, exchange rate projections and rising fuel costs. The Commission explained that these factors continue to place significant financial pressure on utility providers, requiring tariff realignments to sustain operations.
According to the PURC, the increases are intended to support a stable and reliable supply of electricity and water, while safeguarding the long-term viability of service providers.
“The adjustments reflect the economic variables necessary to maintain continuous service delivery,” the Commission noted, adding that the decision balances consumer interests with the operational demands of the utility companies.
The full tariff schedule, detailing category-specific rates, will be published on the PURC website for public access.
This development follows a series of quarterly reviews in 2025, during which electricity tariffs saw modest increases, while water tariffs remained largely unchanged.
