Ghana electricity tariffs rise as metering policy reforms are demanded

Senyo Hosi, convener of the One Ghana Movement, criticised the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) metering policy, saying it causes massive revenue loss by forcing expensive prepaid meters on all households. He called for a targeted approach that places cheaper post‑paid meters in affluent areas and reserves prepaid units for high‑risk neighbourhoods.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission announced that, from 1 July 2026, electricity tariffs will increase by 3.49% and water tariffs by 0.85%. Analysts attribute the hikes to decades of under‑investment in utility infrastructure, volatile fuel prices for thermal generation, costs of integrating renewable energy, and reactive regulatory decisions. The combined effect places a growing financial burden on Ghanaian consumers and businesses.