Mahama Ayariga justifies 2.45% tariff hike as crucial for ECG’s survival

These comments came as a direct response to objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who had questioned the rationale for implementing tariff increases during a period of apparent economic stabilisation.

Mahama Ayariga highlighted the imperative for electricity users to contribute towards financing the expenses associated with power production and supply.

The bills must be paid. Improved macroeconomic indicators don’t erase ECG’s debt. The PURC is only doing its job, and part of the burden must be shouldered by consumers

Electricity tariff hike needed to save ECG from collapse –The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) decision to approve a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs, describing it as part of a broader government strategy to… pic.twitter.com/EKRf0DjOrb

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The Majority Leader also revealed that Parliament will host the Minister for Energy and Green Transition next week, who will deliver detailed explanations regarding the tariff adjustment process and its anticipated consequences.

Implementation of the revised electricity tariff is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2025.

source: Pulse Ghana