Accra, Ghana – The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has begun stakeholder consultations on its Minimum Year Tariff Order for 2025–2030, bringing together utility providers, labour unions, and the media for dialogue on proposed adjustments.
Among the institutions present were the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and the Ghana Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).
Reporting from the event, Bullet TV’s Bright Nana Amfoh noted that tariff hikes dominated discussions, with the VRA drawing particular attention for its request for a 125% increase in tariffs.
“The VRA says it is making losses transmitting power from GRIDCo to ECG,” Mr. Amfoh explained. “But journalists and stakeholders are questioning why consumers should bear the cost of those losses.”
Labour unions, including the Trades Union Congress (TUC), also raised concerns about the proposed increments, pressing utility companies to justify the steep hikes in the face of economic pressures on households and businesses.
The engagement, which is expected to span the day, has set the stage for heated exchanges between regulators, utility providers, and consumer advocates.
