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Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced the introduction of a commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff as part of broader reductions in utility costs across Ghana.
The new policy sets the EV charging rate at 201.6 Ghana pesewas (GH¢2.016) per kilowatt-hour, alongside a monthly service charge of GH¢500. This marks the first time the country has established a regulated tariff for commercial EV charging.
The announcement was made on Friday, March 13, 2026, as part of PURC’s routine quarterly tariff review. Alongside the EV pricing framework, the Commission also approved an average 4.81 percent reduction in electricity tariffs and a 3.06 percent decrease in water tariffs, which will take effect from April 1, 2026.
Under the revised electricity tariffs, residential customers will experience reductions ranging from 1.66 percent for low-consumption households to 3.63 percent for high-consuming non-residential users. Medium- and high-voltage commercial and industrial consumers are expected to see larger reductions of up to 15.43 percent.
Water consumers will also benefit from lower tariffs. Lifeline residential users consuming between zero and five cubic meters will see the rate decline from GH¢612.25 to GH¢593.49 per cubic meter, with similar adjustments applied to commercial, industrial, and bottled water categories.
According to PURC, the tariff revisions reflect shifts in key economic indicators such as the Ghana cedi–US dollar exchange rate, inflation levels, natural gas prices, and the electricity generation mix, while also ensuring that service providers remain financially sustainable.
The Executive Secretary of PURC, Shafic Suleman, said the quarterly review process helps maintain a balance between consumer affordability and the operational needs of utility providers.
Source: citinews
