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Ghana's Electricity Tariff Adjustments Under the 2023 IMF Agreement: A Comprehensive Overview

Ghana's energy sector is not financially sustainable and hence various schemes have been put in place to balance cost of generation and revenue collection.  Read about the rise of Ghana's energy sector debt In May 2023, Ghana entered into a $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF ) to address fiscal challenges and stabilize the economy. A key component of this agreement was the implementation of cost-reflective electricity tariffs, with adjustments scheduled every three months to ensure the financial sustainability of the energy sector. These quarterly reviews, conducted by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), aim to align tariffs with prevailing economic indicators such as exchange rates, inflation, and fuel costs.  Quarterly Electricity Tariff Adjustments (2023–2025) Read about the role of tariffs and subsidies on electricity generation and revenue . The table below outlines the quarterly electricity tari...