45 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

Politics

4 d. ago TUC rejects New Year tariff hikes, warns of nationwide resistance

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has fiercely rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest announcement of higher utility tariffs—a 9.86% increase in electricity and a 15.92% rise in water—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Events

6 d. ago Ghana Fuel Prices Rise as Cedi Weakens and Global Costs Climb

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-rise-as-cedi-weakens-and-global-costs-climb/Fuel prices across Ghana increased Sunday as the December pricing window opened, driven by rising international product costs and renewed pressure on the cedi that pushed pump prices higher for motorists and households. The adjustment marks the continuation of cost pressures shaped by global market uncertainty, tight diesel supply and growing end of year foreign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-rise-as-cedi-weakens-and-global-costs-climb/

Economics

3 w. ago Fuel prices set to rise today as OMCs begin new adjustment cycle

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are expected to begin increasing fuel prices at the pumps from today, November 17.

Politics

3 w. ago Fuel prices to go up from November 16 — COPEC warns of hikes in petrol, diesel and LPG

Fuel prices are expected to rise across pumps from Saturday, November 16, 2025, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced, citing increasing global crude prices and the weakening cedi.

Events

4 w. ago High Import Duties, Not Fuel Prices, Keep Spare Parts Expensive – Abossey Okai Dealers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/high-import-duties-not-fuel-prices-keep-spare-parts-expensive-abossey-okai-dealers/By Kingsley Asiedu The General Secretary of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, Gifty Loveluck Naana Fianu, has clarified that the prices of vehicle spare parts are not directly linked to fuel prices, but rather to the high import duties and related costs faced by importers. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NewsGhanaonline, Mrs. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/high-import-duties-not-fuel-prices-keep-spare-parts-expensive-abossey-okai-dealers/

Economics