Ghana: Tariff Reduction a Welcome Relief, but Service Must Improve

The announcement by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of a reduction in electricity and water tariffs effective April 1, 2026, is welcome news for consumers.

According to the commission, electricity tariffs will be reduced by 4.81 per cent, while water tariffs will decline by 3.06 per cent for all categories of consumers for the second quarter of the year.

At a time when households and businesses continue to grapple with the high cost of living, any reduction in utility tariffs…