Utility bills set to be increased in Ghana
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has declared tax increments compelling September 1, 2022. Duties for power and water are supposed to increase by 27.15% and 21.55% separately. This was contained in an official statement gave by the Commission today. The PURC in the said discharge recognized the financial troubles looked by buyers however said without these tax builds, the utility suppliers may not meet their order.
Utility Tariffs: PURC Lied About Percentage Increase, Minority Exposes Government Big Time
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced on Monday that effective 1st September 2022, electricity tariff will go up by some 27%. It added that that of water see an upward adjustment. But soon after that announcement, the minority in parliament issued a press released debunking the fugures put up by the PURC.
ECG to end Dumsor with PURC.
Follow, share and comment to get more News.Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) said processes has commence a major tariff review, although they are yet to receive a proposal from Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).the last time the E.C.G got a tarrif incrasement was in October,2019 where it received 5.49% increased.
Minority Sends Message To Akuffo-Addo Gov't Regarding ''Worsening Levels" Under His Gov't
According to the minority in parliament, Ghanaians should have been protected from increases in utility rates in light of the current financial difficulty because of the widely anticipated $500,000 windfall from the country's share of petroleum products. According to the caucus, the government "can and must do something to cushion Ghanaians who are going through unimaginable hardships with ever-worsening poverty levels under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumiah led government."
Is This One Too From The Ukraine-Russia War? Massive Reaction As Water And Electricity Tariff Surges
Ghanaians living in the country have slammed the government led by Nana Addo and Dr. Bawumia for hoodwinking them in voting them into power. As the living conditions of Ghanaians get guiltier each day with prices of goods and services also keep looming another worrying burden has been slapped on the face of Ghanaians.
Increase in electricity and water tariff in the coming weeks
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has revealed that there is going to be an increase in electricity and water bills in the coming weeks. This is due to the proposals it received from the public utility companies confirming the drastic rise in their operational cost. The PURC Commissioner, Ishmael Agyekumhene, said in an interview with JoyNews that there is going to be a stakeholders' engagement to finalize review.
New Tariffs Announcement Postponed
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has has postponed the scheduled new tariff announcement for the 2022 to 2027 Multi-Year Major Tariff. The PURC, earlier noted that the commission was going to announce Tariffs on the 15th of July 2022. However, the commission has indicated that they have observed some key issues with new tariff proposals from the various outlets that must be resolved before giving way for any new tariff announcement.
Don't blame Dumsor on ECG - PURC tells Ghanaians
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is a federal agency that regulates public utilities.The Ghanaian Electricity Company (ECG) should not be solely blamed for the country's intermittent power supply, according to the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC).Bawah Munkaila, the PURC's Head of Public Relations and External Affairs, told Citi FM, as stated by GhanaWeb, that his organization is concerned that the ECG has received public criticism for the role it plays in the power distribution chain as an electricity distributor.
ECG increasing charges from Today
Excepting any last moment changes, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will from Tuesday, February 1, 2022, slap new charges on power buyers. As per a report available for use among EGC staff, the organization will charge a shouting GH¢1, 020.00 for a solitary stage meter, rather than the current GH¢400.00.
Customers affected by ECG prepaid venting failure to receive compensation
Customers who experienced problems with the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) prepayment system must fill out and submit forms at one of the company's various district offices in order to receive compensation, according to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). This is anticipated to start on Monday, October 24, and last through Friday, October 28.
S/R: PURC Educates Residents Of Bole District On Its Operations
Before you proceed with this article kindly follow me by clicking on the follow option The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has on the 21st of May 2021, educated residents within the Bole District on its operations. They said it’s within their mandate to educate consumers of public utilities thus; electricity and water on their rights and responsibilities as well as what was expected of the commission.
PURC begins stakeholder consultations on possible increase in electricity and water tariffs in July
The PURC begins stakeholder consultations on a possible increase in electricity and water tariffs beginning in July. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has begun engaging with stakeholders to solicit their input on potential marginal increases in both electricity and water tariffs. This is due to utility companies' rising operational costs.
We will not collapse if we don’t get all 148% proposed increase – ECG
Overseer of Communications at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng, has expressed that the organization won't fall if the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) doesn't concede the proposed 148% addition. The ECG is making interest of 148% expansion in tax.
PURC defers tariff announcement.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has conceded its levy declaration for 2022 to 2027 Multi-Year Major Tariff. In a proclamation given by the Commission on June 27, 2022, the Commission showed that the conveyed date for the duty declaration has been conceded to July 15, 2022.