Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged Ghanaians to brace for a necessary upward adjustment in electricity tariffs, while assuring the public that the move is critical to securing Ghana’s long-term energy stability.
Effective May 3, 2025, electricity tariffs will increase by 14.75%, according to a recent announcement by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The adjustment, officials say, is essential to address the financial and operational constraints hampering the power sector.
Speaking at the Committee of Ministers meeting of the West African Gas Pipeline Project in Accra, Mr. Jinapor called for national understanding in the face of this development.
“These decisions are never easy, but they are crucial,” the minister explained. “We must make the tough choices today to avoid deeper crises tomorrow. Our priority is to guarantee consistent and reliable electricity to support both households and industries.”
Mr. Jinapor also tied the tariff increment to broader energy sector reforms and ongoing regional collaborations aimed at improving gas infrastructure and sustainable power generation.
The minister’s remarks come at a time of heightened concern over rising living costs, but energy analysts have long warned that failure to restructure tariffs could jeopardise the country’s energy future.
The Energy Ministry has hinted that further consultations will continue to ensure transparency and accountability in how the revised revenues are invested in the sector.
