PURC Commences Nationwide Public Hearings on 2025–2029 Multi-Year Tariff Proposals
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has commenced nationwide public hearings on tariff proposals submitted by utility companies under the 2025–2029 Multi-Year Tariff Review.
The Commission, beginning the exercise in Accra on Monday, September 8, engaged the Trade Union Congress (TUC) as part of efforts to solicit feedback from key stakeholders and the public.
Speaking at the hearing, PURC Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafic Suleman, underscored the Commission’s commitment to inclusiveness and accountability in the tariff determination process.
“The goal of creating this platform is to promote transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in tariff setting, while ensuring that the Commission’s decisions strike a balance between economic realities and social considerations,” Dr. Suleman stated.
He further acknowledged the critical role of the TUC in shaping tariff decisions, describing the union as the “vanguard of social justice” that ensures utility reforms remain grounded in economic and labour realities.
On his part, the Secretary General of TUC, Mr. Joshua Ansah, called on stakeholders to actively participate in the exercise and urged government to take decisive steps in addressing illegal mining activities polluting water bodies.
“Reducing pollution at water intake points will cut operational costs for Ghana Water Limited and ultimately prevent workers from paying unnecessarily high tariffs,” Mr. Ansah noted.
Key issues highlighted during the discussions included the impact of tariff adjustments on households, the need for affordable and reliable utilities to support national initiatives such as the 24-Hour Economy, and the importance of equity and national stability in utility reforms.
So far, utility companies including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Enclave Power Company Limited, Volta River Authority (VRA), Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo), Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Ghana National Gas Company Limited, and Ghana Water Company Limited have presented and defended their proposals. Civil society organisations and the media were also represented at the hearing.
The PURC indicated that regional engagements will follow in the coming weeks, after which feedback and recommendations from stakeholders will be factored into the Commission’s final decision-making.
The PURC is mandated to regulate the electricity, water, and natural gas sectors in Ghana.
