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Ghana Raises Electricity Rates by 14.75% to Recover Revenue

4/12/2025

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Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has unveiled a significant hike in utility costs, with electricity tariffs soaring by 14.75% and water rates climbing 4.02%, starting May 3, 2025. This move aims to recover a staggering GHS976 million in unpaid revenue from 2024, while promising to ease the financial strain on consumers by spreading the remaining costs over the coming quarters.

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Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has unveiled a significant hike in utility costs, with electricity tariffs soaring by 14.75% and water rates climbing 4.02%, starting May 3, 2025. This move aims to recover a staggering GHS976 million in unpaid revenue from 2024, while promising to ease the financial strain on consumers by spreading the remaining costs over the coming quarters.