Increase in utility tariffs: Government cushioned Ghanaians – Spokesperson

Government’s spokesperson  on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah says the government cushioned Ghanaians during deliberations leading to the increase in utility tariffs.

Speaking on The Probe on JoyNews, he said that proposals for tariffs increase that were brought forth were at a high rate but the government significantly reduced them to ensure the tariffs remained below 30%.

Mr Boakye-Danquah said that this was to ensure that Ghanaians are able to afford electricity, and water among other things in the face of recent economic challenges.

“The proposals that were made by the utility companies were even far more than the consideration that PURC and government have been able to put together. Ghana Water made a proposal of 300% and ECG made a proposal of 148%.”

 

“NEDCo also made a proposal of 113% increment and VRA a proposal of 37% increment. When you look at all of these, clearly you see that the government has cushioned the impact on the Ghanaian people and we must appreciate that,” he noted.

On August 15, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced tariff increases effective September 1, 2022.

Tariffs for electricity and water are expected to go up by 27.15% and 21.55% respectively.

The PURC in the said release acknowledged the economic difficulties faced by consumers but said without these tariff increases, the utility providers may not meet their mandate.

 

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