The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has cautioned that any attempt to reverse its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) could undermine the stability of Ghana’s electricity and water sectors and negatively affect the wider economy.

The Commission reaffirmed this position in a communiqué issued after joint meetings with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) held on December 11 and December 30, 2025. The engagements focused on the new tariff structure, which is scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026.

According to PURC, discussions centred on the possible impact of the tariffs on workers’ living conditions, as well as the need to maintain stability and sustainability within the energy and water sectors.

While maintaining that the tariff adjustments are necessary, the Commission acknowledged the concerns raised by the TUC and assured that these issues would be considered during the next tariff review process.

For its part, the TUC said it would closely monitor the impact of the new tariffs on salaries and wages, and continue to engage the government on wage levels in relation to the rising cost of living.

Both PURC and the TUC underscored the importance of sustained dialogue, stressing that tariff decisions must strike a balance between economic stability, affordability and effective service delivery, while safeguarding the interests of Ghanaian workers.