Ghanaians overpaid GH¢1.5bn for electricity — CEMSE says amidst demand for 11% tariff cut

The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE) has revealed that Ghanaian electricity consumers may have overpaid an estimated GH¢1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to CEMSE, the overpayment resulted from inflated exchange rate and inflation assumptions used in tariff calculations by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). “We needed to […]


play_arrow All Ghana News
2 w.
Economics
ID: 6050724897992403383


Similar News expand_more


2 w. Food Sector Warns Electricity Costs Are Sabotaging Ghana’s Industrial Ambitions
Economics
2 w. John Jinapor commissions MBH Power Ghana Ltd.’s energy meter manufacturing unit
Technology
1 w. Societe Generale Ghana Earns GH¢397 Million in 2025 Amid Rate and Currency Headwinds
Economics
3 d. Ghana urges Commonwealth to remove tariffs and trade barriers among member states
Economics
4 w. Ghana risks dropping to top 10 most expensive countries for air passenger charges
Travel
1 w. Ghana’s current surplus to average 3% of GDP in 2026 – Databank Research
Economics
8 d. Gov’t reaffirms commitment to safeguard Ghana’s energy supply amid Middle East crisis
Economics
1 w. MTN Ghana posts GH₵7.8bn profit, raises dividend 67% after bumper year
Economics
42 h. Ghana lost billions by delaying windfall tax on mining – Steve Manteaw
Economics
7 d. Ghana Reference Rate drops sharply to 11.71%; major interest rate cuts expected
Economics
5 d. Ghana’s reference rate drops sharply to 11.71%; major interest rate cuts expected
Economics
1 M. Ghana’s role in the AfCFTA Secretariat is providing a vital shield against shifting global trade tariffs
Politics
1 w. Investing adequately in waste can earn Ghana GHS 47.9bn in annual benefit by 2032 – ISSER
Economics
1 M. Kwegyir Essel: Ghana’s energy sector on the right track, but renewable expansion must prioritise affordability and grid stability
Economics
2 w. Ghana Posts Historic Debt and Inflation Cuts in 2025 — But Harder Work Begins Now
Economics
1 M. Ghana recorded highest transport fare reduction in its history last year – Transport Ministry
Travel
59 h. Ghana must lead Africa in criminalising environmental destruction – Annoh
Crime
5 d. Ghana@69: We’re still borrowing despite abundant resources – Dr. Asah
Economics
2 w. Ghana’s US$1.46bn Oil Fund Eyed for Domestic Energy Projects Amid Sharp Revenue Drop
Economics
1 M. Ghana grapples with water shortage amid climate variability, weak systems
Weather
4 w. Ghanaians are struggling, yet gov’t deploys NIB – Minority calls it a ‘diversion’
Politics
3 w. ‘Why not cut COCOBOD staff salaries too?’ — Ghana Farmers Assoc. questions fairness of cocoa price reduction
Economics
3 w. Ghanaian Economist Warns Africa: Export Bans Are Not Industrial Policy
Economics
3 w. Ghana Water Limited needs over GH₵3.5bn to replace ageing pipelines — MD
Technology
1 w. Ghana has over 5 weeks of fuel stock despite Middle East tensions – NPA
Economics
9 d. Ghana has over 5 weeks of fuel stock despite Middle East tensions – NPA
Economics
3 w. Aviation Body Warns Airport Charges Could Undermine Ghana’s Competitiveness
Travel
4 w. Ghana eyes 4.8% GDP growth in 2026 amid commodity gains and fiscal discipline – EM Advisory
Economics
4 w. Guinness Ghana Posts Profit Growth Despite Revenue Decline Amid Consumer Spending Pressure
Economics
1 w. Allowance payout will strengthen Ghana’s decentralization framework – Tano North Assembly Members
Economics
1 M. Ghana risks up to $21.3bn economic loss as Benin targets regional manufacturers – Agribusiness Chamber
Economics
3 w. 71% of Ghanaians worried about rising food prices, despite 68% approval for Mahama – IEA survey
Economics
1 M. Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Ghana’s Inflation through an Economist’s Lens
Economics
2 w. Overreliance on roads is costing Ghana — Expert calls for integrated, multi
Technology
1 M. Ghana Statistical Service Urges Expanded Health Coverage to Accelerate Poverty Reduction
Economics
2 w. ECG announces power outage in parts of Ghana amidst planned maintenance
Technology
1 M. Ghana can significantly expand domestic revenue without raising tax rates
Economics
2 w. Ghana Overhauls Public Procurement Thresholds Under New L.I. 2516 Regulations
Economics
2 w. SeamlessHR, Payroll and HR Software powers GH¢7bn in salaries across Africa
Economics
3 w. Guinness Ghana Profit Jumps Despite Revenue Decline Through Cost Discipline
Economics
5 d. Ghana Targets Global Seafaring Market to Tackle Youth Unemployment at Sea
Economics
4 w. Feed Ghana initiative could reduce food inflation and boost rural livelihoods – EM Advisory
Economics
3 d. Akyemansa Cocoa Farmers welcome Ghana’s 28% price reduction, call for additional incentives
Economics
1 M. ’Latest inflation figures did not surprise me much’ — UCC lecturer on Ghana’s 3.8% rate
Economics
1 M. Ghana to deepen trade, investment and financial ties with Zambia — Mahama
Economics
1 M. Ghana leads regional peers in financial services but faces efficiency gaps – World Bank
Economics
2 w. Developing Ghana’s steel base will power infrastructure and jobs – Mahama
Technology
7 d. Ghana’s Cybercrime Losses Surge as Security Bill Divides Parliament
Crime
1 w. Ghana clears $500m gas debt, restores World Bank guarantee – Mahama
Economics
Popular countries based on strong economic and political relations
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down