The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has introduced a new tariff for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging as part of its latest quarterly review of utility prices, which also includes reductions in electricity and water tariffs.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said the adjustments would take effect on April 1, 2026.
Alongside the new EV charging tariff—designed to support Ghana’s transition to cleaner transportation—the regulator announced that electricity tariffs would decline by an average of 4.81 per cent, while water tariffs would fall by 3.06 per cent.
According to the Commission, the quarterly tariff review forms part of its regulatory mandate to adjust prices in response to changes in economic and operational indicators affecting utility providers.
These indicators include the **Ghanaian Cedi–US dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation levels, electricity generation mix and the cost of fuel, particularly natural gas, used in thermal power production.
For the second quarter of 2026, PURC applied a projected weighted average exchange rate of GHS11.1931 to one US dollar. The figure was based on the three-month interbank average between December 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026, representing a 6.78 per cent decline from the previous quarter’s rate of GHS12.0067.
The Commission also applied a three-month average inflation rate of 4.17 per cent for the same period, which reflects a significant drop from the previous quarter.
Meanwhile, the Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) was set at US$8.0988 per MMBtu, representing a 2.84 per cent increase from the previous cost of US$7.8749 per MMBtu.
The projected electricity generation mix for the quarter remains unchanged, with 20.90 per cent from hydro sources and 79.10 per cent from thermal generation, consistent with the **Multi‑Year Tariff Order 2025.
PURC said the adjustments were necessary to maintain the real value of tariffs while ensuring that utility service providers remain financially sustainable and capable of delivering reliable services.
The Commission also expressed appreciation to stakeholders for their continued cooperation as it implements the quarterly tariff review mechanism and pledged to continue monitoring regulated utility providers to ensure improved service delivery and value for money for consumers.
