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Purc announces electricity tariff increase by 1.14 percent, water tariffs remain unchanged
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14 percent increase in electricity tariffs for all customer groups, effective October 1, 2025.
However, water tariffs will remain the same.
In a facebook post, the Commission said the decision followed its regular quarterly review of tariffs.
The review takes into account factors beyond the control of the utility companies, such as the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the US dollar, domestic inflation, the cost of natural gas and other fuels, and the balance between hydro and thermal power generation.
PURC explained that the increase is necessary to maintain the real value of tariffs and keep electricity providers financially stable so they can continue delivering services.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Commission used a projected exchange rate of GHS12.37 to the US dollar, an annual average inflation rate of 12.43 percent, and a weighted average cost of gas of USD 7.71 per MMBtu.
The generation mix is expected to remain at 28.80 percent hydro and 71.20 percent thermal power.
The new rates mean that residential lifeline customers who consume up to 30 kilowatt-hours of electricity a month will now pay 80.4 pesewas per kilowatt-hour, up from 79.5 pesewas.
Other categories of customers will see similar small increases. Service charges remain the same.
Water tariffs, however, will not change. Customers in all water-use categories will continue to pay the existing rates.
The Commission mentioned that it will continue to monitor the operations of utility providers and hold them to its standards to ensure value for money and better service delivery.
The decision will be published in the official gazette and can be accessed on the PURC website.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
