Ghana: Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has introduced a commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff as part of new utility pricing adjustments announced on Friday, March 13, 2026. This development marks Ghana's first regulatory move to set electricity pricing for commercial EV charging.
According to Ghana Web, the new tariff sets EV charging at 201.6 Ghana pesewas (GHS2.016) per kilowatt-hour, with a monthly service charge of GHS500. This new EV charging tariff is part of a broader adjustment in utility prices, which also includes an average reduction of 4.81% in electricity tariffs and a 3.06% cut in water tariffs. The revised rates are scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026, after PURC's routine quarterly tariff review.
Under the revised electricity pricing structure, residential consumers will experience reductions ranging from 1.66% for lifeline users to 3.63% for higher-consumption households. Medium- and high-voltage commercial and industrial consumers will benefit from more substantial reductions of up to 15.43%. The PURC stated, "The quarterly review ensures that tariffs remain fair for consumers while supporting the operational needs of service providers."
Water tariffs have been similarly reduced across various categories. For instance, lifeline residential users consuming 0-5 cubic meters will see tariffs decrease from GHS612.25 to GHS593.49 per cubic meter, with corresponding reductions applied to commercial, industrial, and bottled water rates.
According to PURC, these adjustments reflect changes in key economic indicators, including movements in the Ghana cedi-US dollar exchange rate, domestic inflation, natural gas prices, and the electricity generation mix. The Commission concluded that the quarterly tariff review ensures tariffs remain responsive to economic conditions while maintaining the financial sustainability of utility providers.