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ECG and NEDCo release tariff reckoner for new power tariffs

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have released the tariff reckoner to guide consumers following the recently approved 18.6 percent increment in electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The two entities have encouraged power consumers to go through the guide …

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Water tariffs to go up from June 1

The cost of water services will see an increment following review and approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) effective June 1, 2023. PURC in a statement for the review for the second quarter of 2023 also announced increased tariffs for electricity and natural gas by 18.36% across the …

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PURC increases tariffs again: Electricity by 29.96%, water by 8.3%

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has reportedly increased the tariffs for utility services. According to GTV, the PURC has agreed on increasing electricity and water tariffs by 29.96 percent and 8.3 percent, respectively. “Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) increases electricity tariffs by 29.96% and water tariffs by 8.3%. “All …

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Motor insurance tariffs to go up on December 1

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has announced a review of motor insurance tariffs. The revised motor insurance tariffs will take place effective December 1, 2022. According to NIC, this review was in consultation with the Ghana Insurers’ Association in the face of the economic challenges in the country. Below is …

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We increased tariffs to prevent future dumsor – PURC

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Ishmael Ackah has said utility tariffs were increased to avert future power outages. The electricity and water tariffs were increased by 27.15% and 21.55% respectively and took effect yesterday, Thursday, September 1, 2022. Dr. Ackah told Class News’ Elisha …

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Utility tariffs increment takes effect today

The new tariffs for utility services announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will take effect from today, Thursday, September 1, 2022. The new tariffs include a 27.15% increase in electricity and 21.55% increase in water. The utility service providers had requested for drastic upward review of tariffs to …

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Consumers in Ashanti Region resist proposed increment in water, electricity tariffs

Some residents in the Ashanti Region have asked companies providing utility services to reconsider their proposed increment on electricity and water tariffs. Some noted that the services rendered by these companies were below standard and do not deserve any form of increment from the common Ghanaian in times of high …

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ECG, GWCL propose increase in tariffs

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company (GWCL) have proposed an increase in tariffs for the year 2022. The ECG is proposing an increase in tariffs by 148 percent for the year 2022. The ECG also wants tariffs adjusted by 7.6percent average between 2023 and 2026. …

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Electricity, water tariffs to go up

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has confirmed that there will be an upward review of utility tariffs in the coming weeks. This follows proposals it received from the public utility companies for the upward adjustment, which they say is due to their rising operational costs. At least the Ghana …

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