The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has cautioned that any attempt to reverse its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) could pose serious risks to the stability of Ghana’s energy and water sectors, as well as the wider economy.
The Commission reiterated this warning in a communiqué issued after joint meetings with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) held on December 11 and 30, 2025.
The meetings focused on the new tariff structure, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Discussions centered on the impact of the proposed tariffs on workers’ living conditions and the need to ensure long-term stability in the electricity and water sectors.
Although PURC maintained that the tariff adjustments are necessary, it acknowledged the concerns raised by the TUC and assured the union that these issues would be considered during the next tariff review.
The TUC, on its part, said it will closely monitor the effect of the new tariffs on workers’ salaries and wages, and engage government on the need to align pay levels with the rising cost of living.
Both PURC and the TUC stressed the importance of continued dialogue to ensure that tariff decisions strike a balance between economic sustainability, affordability, reliable service delivery, and the protection of Ghanaian workers’ interests.
