The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has maintained existing electricity and water tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2026, with no adjustment to the rates paid by consumers.
The decision, announced in the Commission’s 2026 Fourth Quarter Tariff Review Decision for Electricity and Water, takes effect from October 1, 2026. The PURC said the tariffs for the third quarter would remain unchanged in the fourth quarter.
According to the Commission, the quarterly review considered several operational and economic factors, including the Ghana cedi-US dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, the cost of natural gas and the electricity generation mix.
For the fourth quarter, the PURC applied a weighted average Ghana cedi-US dollar exchange rate of GH¢11.5646 to US$1, representing a 3.04 percent depreciation of the cedi from the third-quarter rate of GH¢11.2228.
The Commission also applied an average annual inflation rate of 4.97 percent, compared with 3.43 percent in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, the weighted average cost of natural gas declined to US$7.8379 per MMBtu, from US$7.9708 per MMBtu.
The electricity generation mix is also projected to shift, with hydro generation increasing from 20.90 percent to 24.25 percent, while thermal generation is expected to decline from 79.10 percent to 75.75 percent.
Despite these changes in the underlying economic and operational indicators, the PURC concluded that there would be no adjustment to electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Under the approved electricity rates, lifeline residential consumers using up to 30 kilowatt-hours will continue to pay 89.9315 Ghana pesewas per kilowatt-hour, with a monthly service charge of GH¢2.13. Other residential consumers will continue to pay 203.7509 pesewas per kWh for consumption up to 300 kWh and 269.2235 pesewas per kWh for consumption above 300 kWh.
The Commission has similarly maintained water tariffs at their existing levels for the fourth quarter.
Residential lifeline consumers using up to five cubic metres will continue to pay GH¢5.985381 per cubic metre, while consumption above five cubic metres will remain at GH¢10.589413 per cubic metre. The residential monthly service charge remains GH¢10.
The PURC said the quarterly reviews are intended to reflect changes in economic and operational conditions while ensuring that utility providers remain financially viable and continue providing services to consumers.
The Commission added that it would continue monitoring the operations of regulated service providers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and benchmarks and to promote value for money and improved quality of service.
The decision is expected to be published in the Gazette and made available on the PURC website.
