Ghana’s Trades Union Congress (TUC) has agreed to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) decision to increase electricity and water tariffs, which took effect on January 1, 2026.
The decision follows a two-day meeting between the leadership of the TUC and management of the PURC.
In December 2025, the PURC announced increases of 15.92 percent for water tariffs and 9.86 percent for electricity tariffs under the 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO), following nationwide stakeholder consultations.
The TUC had initially rejected the tariff hikes, citing concerns over their impact on workers’ living conditions.
However, after further engagements, both parties agreed to maintain the increases, citing the need to ensure stability in the energy and water sectors and safeguard the broader Ghanaian economy.
This was confirmed in a joint statement signed by Mr. Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress, and Dr. Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary of the PURC.
The PURC reaffirmed that a reversal of the decision would have significant implications for the Commission’s independence and the stability of the utility sectors.
On the other hand, the TUC said it would continue to monitor the impact of the tariff adjustments on salaries and wages, and engage government on wage levels and cost-of-living conditions.
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