Ghana Sets First EV Charging Rate as PURC Cuts Electricity and Water Bills From April

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-first-ev-charging-rate-as-purc-cuts-electricity-and-water-bills-from-april/Ghana has become one of the first countries in West Africa to introduce a regulated commercial tariff for electric vehicle charging stations, as the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced a broad reduction in electricity and water costs for the second quarter of 2026. The new electric vehicle (EV) charging rate, a landmark inclusion in […] NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-first-ev-charging-rate-as-purc-cuts-electricity-and-water-bills-from-april/


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