Utility Hikes in 2026

PURC to Roll Out Major Utility Tariff Review in January 2026

September 23, 2025 

A major review of electricity and water tariffs is set to take effect in January 2026 under the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO), the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has confirmed.

According to vistanewsgh.com sources, the upcoming review is a key regulatory exercise designed to align tariffs with the long-term needs of Ghana’s utility sector. The MYTO framework, which covers 2025–2030, provides certainty for planning and allows for adjustments based on prevailing economic conditions and performance indicators.

This latest review is expected to reflect significant long-term investments made by utility providers and outline measures to enable companies to recover committed capital. To this end, the PURC has begun nationwide stakeholder consultations to build consensus around the changes.

Earlier this month, the Commission launched consultations in Accra, where electricity and water providers strongly advocated for higher tariffs to sustain operations and fund infrastructure.

Quarterly Tariff Adjustment Still on the Table

Industry observers caution that the upcoming MYTO review is separate from the Quarterly Utility Tariff Adjustment, which the PURC may also announce soon.

The quarterly review is determined by variables such as inflation, exchange rate performance, and the cost of crude oil and refined petroleum products. While inflation and petroleum prices have eased, recent pressure on the cedi raises uncertainty over the outcome of the next adjustment, which is scheduled for early October.

If confirmed, the MYTO tariff adjustments will take effect in January 2026, reshaping Ghana’s utility pricing landscape for the next five years.