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PURC Under Fire from CSOs Over ‘Unwarranted’ 2.43% Electricity Rate Hike

Two major civil society organisations—CUTS International Accra and the Center for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE)—have sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for its decision to raise electricity tariffs by 2.43%, effective July 1, 2025. In a joint statement, West Africa Regional Director of CUTS International, Appiah Kusi Adomako, and Executive Director […]

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Ghana Has Over Two Months’ Fuel Reserve – NPA Assures Amid Global Energy Concerns

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to allay fears of fuel shortages in Ghana, assuring the nation that there is currently a sufficient reserve of petroleum products to last for more than two months. Acting CEO of the Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, made the assurance during a briefing with the Parliamentary Select Committee on

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Ghana’s Power Sector Under Strain As Frequent Maintenance Flags Systemic Risk

Ghana’s electricity sector is showing signs of serious distress, as the increasing frequency of scheduled and emergency maintenance by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) points to a deeper, structural crisis in the national grid. While maintenance is a normal part of utility management, the current rate and scale of

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