Customers of electrical energy in Ghana will see a rise in tariffs beginning Tuesday, 1st July 2025. The Public Utilities Regulatory Fee (PURC) introduced the adjustment in its newest Quarterly Tariff Evaluation, dated twenty fifth June.
In an announcement issued on Tuesday, twenty fifth June, the PURC revealed a 2.45% upward assessment of electrical energy tariffs throughout all shopper classes. Water tariffs, nevertheless, stay unchanged.
The assessment, a part of the Fee’s quarterly tariff adjustment cycle, was attributed to a number of financial indicators.
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These embody the Ghana Cedi to US Greenback alternate charge, projected inflation for the third quarter of 2025, adjustments in pure gasoline costs, the price of various fuels, and excellent income obligations within the vitality sector.
In response to the assertion signed by PURC Govt Secretary Dr Shafic Suleman, the brand new pricing displays a weighted common alternate charge of GHS10.3052 to the greenback, a projected inflation charge of 20.67%, and an increase within the Weighted Common Price of Fuel (WACoG) from USD 7.6289/MMBtu to USD 7.7134/MMBtu.
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The electrical energy era combine for the interval stays unchanged, with hydro contributing 28.80% and thermal sources accounting for 71.20%.
The Fee additionally famous the inclusion of a GHS488 million income shortfall accrued over the previous three quarters, alongside reserve capability and 27% of the price of various fuels reminiscent of Distillate Gas Oil (DFO), Heavy Gas Oil (HFO), and Mild Crude Oil (LCO).
Abstract of Authorized Electrical energy Tariffs Efficient 1st July 2025
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Residential Prospects
Lifeline (0–30 kWh):
All Different Residential:
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0–300 kWh: GHp/kWh 175.8743 → 180.1867
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301+ kWh: GHp/kWh 232.3892 → 238.0873
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Service Cost: GHp/month 1073.0886 (unchanged)
Non-Residential Prospects
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0–300 kWh: GHp/kWh 158.7868 → 162.6801
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301+ kWh: GHp/kWh 197.3338 → 202.1723
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Service Cost: GHp/month 1242.8245 (unchanged)
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Particular Load Tariff (SLT) Prospects
Low Voltage (LV):
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Power Cost: GHp/kWh 236.9769 → 242.7874
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Service Cost: GHp/month 50,000.00
Medium Voltage (MV):
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MV: GHp/kWh 189.1609 → 193.7990
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MV-2: GHp/kWh 123.4162 → 126.4423
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Service Cost: GHp/month 50,000.00
Excessive Voltage (HV):
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Normal: GHp/kWh 189.1609 → 193.7990
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HV Mines: GHp/kWh 495.9255 → 508.0854
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Service Cost: GHp/month 50,000.00
For additional particulars, see the complete assertion beneath.
