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151 The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU), operating through its local union at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has mounted a strong opposition to the proposed merger between the PURC and the Energy Commission, describing the move as premature, poorly consulted, and potentially damaging to Ghana’s regulatory framework in the energy and utilities sector. […]
251 Residents and businesses in some parts of the Kumasi Metropolis were plunged into darkness on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a power outage caused by an underground cable fault at Abuakwa Maakro. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, in an official public notice, explained that the interruption in power supply was […]
179 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has appealed to electricity and water consumers in the region to prioritise conservation practices as a practical way of reducing their monthly utility bills following recent tariff adjustments. The call was made during a radio discussion on Fox FM in Kumasi on Friday […]
396 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has officially announced that the newly approved tariff adjustments for electricity and water services will be implemented nationwide starting tomorrow, Thursday, January 1, 2026. The announcement, which follows the Commission’s statutory mandate to review and set utility rates, signals a transition into a new pricing regime aimed at […]
345 In a festive message published by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), the Commission has extended heartfelt Christmas wishes to its stakeholders, consumers, and utility companies across the nation. The seasonal greeting, signed by Dr. Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary of PURC, celebrates the year’s achievements and acknowledges the collaborative spirit of peace, love, and […]
285 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission through is over-reaching theme for the year *Responsible Regulation for strategic Positioning* engaged the Ashanti Regional Cocobod Pensioners Association in a Public Education. The Regional Office touched on the following areas: 1. *Establishment of the Commission* The Regional Office touched on the establishment of […]
401 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 […]
289 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. […]
523 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. […]