Justin Kodua Frimpong The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declined an invitation from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to participate in a public hearing on proposals for
Ho Residents Reject Proposed Tariff Hikes
Nana Yaa Jantuah Residents of Ho have strongly rejected proposed utility tariff hikes, voicing frustration over what they describe as persistent poor services from electricity and water providers. This
PURC Announces 1.14% Electricity Tariffs
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that effective October 1, 2025, a 1.14% increase will be added to electricity tariffs for all consumer categories. Meanwhile, water tariffs
PURC Welcomes Dr. Shafic Suleman As Acting Executive Secretary
Dr. Shafic Suleman President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Shafic Suleman as Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission(PURC), under section 33 of the Public Utilities
PURC Expresses Dissatisfaction With Activities of Meter Readers
Patrick Antwi – Bono Regional manager of PURC on improve service delivery The Bono Regional branch of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the activities
Restore Water To Kumasi Customers – PURC Directs GWCL
Dr. Ishmael Ackah The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has directed Ghana Water Company Ltd. (GWCL) to restore water supply to all affected customers in Kumasi and surrounding areas
Electricity, Water Tariffs Up Oct. 1
Dr. Ishmael Ackah, Executive Secretary, PURC Electricity tariff will increased by 3.06% and a 1.86 % for water for the third quarter starting from Tuesday, October 1, 2024. A
PURC Rubbishes ECG Bankruptcy Allegations
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has swiftly debunked media reports suggesting that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is on the brink of bankruptcy. According to PURC, these
PURC Announces Increase In Electricity And Water Tariffs Effective July 01, 2024
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed a rise in electricity and water tariffs, set to be implemented from July 01 until September 30, 2024. The adjustment percentages
PURC Set Up Complaints Desk At GWCL
Officials of PURC interacting with customers at the premises of GWCL in Sunyani THE PUBLIC Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has set up complaints desk at the premises of the Ghana
ECG Board Fights PURC Over GH¢5.8m Fine
Samuel Dubik Mahama Members of the board of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have rejected the GH¢5.86 million fine imposed on them by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission
ECG Board Members Reject GHC5. 8m FinevImposed By PURC
Samuel Dubik Mahama Accusations have been made against the Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for their failure to
PURC Fines ECG Board GH¢5.9m
Dr Ishmael Ackah The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has imposed a regulatory charge of 3,000 penalty units on Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) amounting to GH¢5,868,000 for 163 breaches