2 w. ago Labour Minister Pelpuo rejects ‘shortchanged worker’ claim after tariff hikes

Labour Minister Dr Rashid Pelpuo has dismissed claims that Ghanaian workers have been shortchanged by the recent salary agreement following the electricity and water tariff increases.

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2 w. ago New water tariff only covers GWCL survival needs – PURC explains 15.92% approval decision

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) says the latest water tariff adjustment only covers the most basic survival needs of Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).

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2 w. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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2 w. ago Utility tariff hikes too sensitive to ignore – Labour consultant demands stakeholder dialogue

Labour Consultant Austin Gamey has strongly urged the government to immediately adopt a proactive approach to the standoff with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) over the recent water and electricity tariff increments.

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2 w. ago Parliament Opposition Slams Utility Tariff Hikes as Consumer Punishment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-opposition-slams-utility-tariff-hikes-as-consumer-punishment/Parliament’s Minority Caucus has demanded immediate withdrawal of new electricity and water tariff increases, describing them as unfair punishment for utility company failures. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced increases of 9.86 percent for electricity and 15.92 percent for water, effective January 1, 2026. George Kwame Aboagye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, told […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-opposition-slams-utility-tariff-hikes-as-consumer-punishment/

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2 w. ago Reverse electricity and water tariff hike immediately – Minority descends on gov’t

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a staunch demand for the government to immediately halt and reverse the recent increases in water and electricity tariffs, vowing to use every parliamentary tool to challenge the decision.

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2 w. ago Tariff hikes will ‘completely wipe out’ 9% wage adjustment – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the recent water and electricity tariff increments, warning that the hikes will entirely negate the negotiated 9% wage adjustment for 2026 and further impoverish Ghanaians.

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3 w. ago Union Threatens Nationwide Action Over Utility Price Increases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/Ghana’s labor federation has rejected newly approved electricity and water tariff increases, warning it will mobilize workers across the country unless government raises the agreed 9% wage adjustment for 2026 to compensate for higher utility costs. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) issued the ultimatum Wednesday, one day after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/

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3 w. ago Minority raises alarm over proposed airport service charge hike

Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Boamah, has raised concerns over what he describes as a hidden plan by the government to drastically increase airport passenger service charges from GH₵5 to GH₵100.

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3 w. ago Ghana Water Company vows to manage service despite 15.9% tariff Hike

Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has assured Ghanaians that the utility will continue to provide efficient water services despite the upcoming tariff increases.

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3 w. ago Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 –  PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).

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