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Ghana Introduces First Commercial EV Charging Tariff Alongside Utility Rate Reductions
Ghana has officially introduced its first-ever commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff, marking a significant step towards the country’s sustainable energy future. The new tariff, announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) on March 13, 2026, sets the price for EV charging at 201.6 Ghana pesewas (GH¢2.016) per kilowatt-hour, with an additional service charge of GH¢500 per month.
This move comes as part of a broader reduction in utility costs, which will take effect from April 1, 2026. Along with the new EV tariff, electricity rates will be reduced by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs will drop by 3.06%. These adjustments are the result of PURC’s routine quarterly review and aim to ensure fair pricing for consumers while keeping utility providers financially sustainable.
Electricity users will see varying reductions, ranging from 1.66% for low-consumption households to 3.63% for high-consumption non-residential users. Medium- and high-voltage commercial and industrial customers will enjoy cuts of up to 15.43%. Similarly, water tariffs will be reduced for all customer categories, with lifeline residential users seeing a decrease from GH¢612.25 to GH¢593.49 per cubic meter.
Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary of PURC, explained that these tariff adjustments are a response to factors such as changes in the Ghana Cedi-US Dollar exchange rate, inflation, natural gas prices, and the electricity generation mix. “The quarterly review ensures that tariffs remain fair for consumers while supporting the operational needs of service providers,” he stated.
This new commercial EV charging tariff marks a pivotal moment in Ghana’s push toward greener transportation, supporting the growth of electric vehicles in the country while aligning with broader efforts to make utilities more affordable for consumers.
Story: Efua Nessa
Source: Locotvgh. Com