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116 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is reassuring electricity consumers in Ghana’s Ashanti Region that relief is underway as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) intensifies efforts to resolve recent power supply disruptions. Speaking on Angel FM this morning, PURC urged patience and understanding, stating, “We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring ECG […]
260 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) Ashanti Regional Office has established 49 WhatsApp pages to extend regulatory services to consumers’ doorsteps and enhance feedback on electricity supply and water services in the region. These platforms connect members of the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), traditional leaders, security personnel, organised consumer groups, corporate institutions, […]
492 Consumers across Ghana are set to benefit from reduced electricity and water tariffs following a downward review announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) as part of its 2026 second-quarter tariff assessment. The Commission disclosed that electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81 percent, while water tariffs will be reduced by […]
264 Quality Control Company Ltd, a subsidiary of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), has commended the Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for its exemplary handling of a billing dispute with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The company had lodged a complaint with PURC regarding a billing dispute at its […]
245 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. […]
408 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 […]
302 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 […]
564 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 […]
453 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 […]