136 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced its decision on the 2026-2030 Major Tariff Review for electricity, natural gas, and water services in Ghana. According to a statement released on December 2, 2025, the Commission has determined that there will be a 9.86% increase in the electricity tariff across all categories of electricity […]
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PURC AIMS TO BALANCE UTILITY COSTS WITH CONSUMER AFFORDABILITY
181 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has acknowledged the financial strain of utility bills on households and businesses, while emphasizing the importance of paying for quality services. Dr. Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary of PURC, made this known during an interview with the media at the Ashanti Region public hearing for the 2025-2030 tariff review. […]
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION CELEBRATES CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK
357 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has marked Customer Service Week with a message of appreciation to consumers and stakeholders. In a statement signed by Dr. Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary of PURC, the Commission emphasized the importance of customers in its mandate. “We remain at the heart of the Commission’s mandate,” Dr. Suleman stated. […]
ECG Reports Power Outage in Abuontem Due to Faulty Transformer
357 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited, Ashanti South Region, has announced a power outage affecting Abuontem and surrounding areas. According to a statement released by ECG, the outage is attributed to a faulty transformer at Abuontem. The company apologizes for the inconvenience caused to customers in the affected areas and assures that engineers […]
PURC ASHANTI REGIONAL OFFICE ENGAGES ASSEMBLIES OF GOD MEN’S MINISTRY
1,194 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) embarked on a mission to empower stakeholders by engaging with the Assemblies of God Men’s Ministry during their convention. This meaningful interaction marked a significant step towards fostering a deeper understanding of the Commission’s mandate and promoting transparency A Comprehensive Overview. PURC provided […]
PURC to Host Public Hearing on Utility Tariff Proposal
2,136 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is set to hold a public hearing regarding tariff proposals submitted by utility companies, inviting stakeholders and the general public to participate in the discussion on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at Prempeh Assembly Hall, Kumasi. PURC is mandated to regulate […]
PURC Ashanti Regional Office Empowers Kwabre Municipal Assembly Members through Education
1,694 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) organized an educational program for members of the Kwabre Municipal Assembly. The initiative aimed to equip assembly members with a deeper understanding of the commission’s mandate and key aspects of electricity and water distribution, as outlined in the PURC’s regulations. *Key Topics Covered* […]
PURC Ashanti Regional Office Engages Communities to Assess Service Delivery
3,988 The Ashanti Regional Office of the PURC embarked on a week-long community engagement initiative to determine the quality of service delivery in the region. The exercise aimed to gather consumer feedback on their experiences with utility services, including electricity and water. *Engaging with Communities* The PURC team interacted with residents, traders, and business owners […]
PURC Assures Stakeholders of fair and impartial Utility Regulation in the Ashanti Region
1,519The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has assured stakeholders in the Ashanti region of its continuous resolve to effectively balance the interests of consumers and service providers without bias. The regional office gave this assurance during a negotiated settlement meeting facilitated by the Commission between the Electricity Company of Ghana […]
PURC ENGAGES CONSUMERS ON REGULATION OF PREMISES VACATION, DISPOSAL, AND ACQUISITION IN THE ASHANTI REGION
2,653 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has increased public engagement on Regulation 35 of the L.I.2413, which relates to vacation, disposal, and the acquisition of premises. In explaining the regulation, the Commission stated that persons who acquire or rent premises must check the utility bills for the premises and promptly […]