30% Payment ECG Tariff Hikes Takes Effect on February 1

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURC) has announced that effective February 1st, 2023, Ghanaians will pay more electricity bills

The PURC announced on January 16 that from February 1, there would be of 30% and 8% increment for electricity and water respectively.

According to the PURC in a press statement released, the depreciation of the cedi, skyrocketing inflation, and problems with power generation were the causes of the increase.

The press release also stated that the company has compiled all unit consumption and anticipated costs into a “Reckoner” that outlines exactly how the tariff is applied and billed.

“Please be aware that each customer’s tariff percentage increase will vary depending on their customer classification and consumption category.

To help customers make informed decisions about their purchases of electricity, The Reckoner will be displayed at all of our districts and customer service centers nationwide.

“ECG assures our customers and stakeholders of our commitment to ensuring a smooth implementation of the new tariff by this announcement,” the release read.