Revelations of ECG over-pricing have ignited a national debate, as The People’s Forum exposed how electricity tariffs rose despite improving economic indicators. Citizens at the event accused the system of burdening the masses unnecessarily.
PURC data analysis: NDC (2009-2016) hiked tariffs 294.6%, including during ‘dumsor’. NPP (2017-2024) kept it to 84.6%, with relief measures.
Yet, 2025 quarterly reviews showed over-pricing: Forex +2.1808 GH¢ in Q1-Q2, inflation +9.67% in Q3. This led to a 28% effective increase by 2026z
Attendees shared impacts: Hairdressers facing doubled bills, barbers losing customers, traders and cold store operators passing costs to consumers. “Fuel and inflation down, but power up? It’s rigged,” one participant said.
The forum criticized broken NDC manifesto vows for cost-effective tariffs. Calls for transparency and reversals echoed, sparking broader discussions on energy reforms.
