Utility service users in Sunyani oppose tariff increment, urge government to rescind decision ?  

Some utility service users and entrepreneurs in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, have kicked against the sharp increase in utility tariffs, urging the government to rescind implementation. 

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced a 9.86 per cent in electricity and 15.92 hike in water tariffs, effective January 1, 2026. 

Since the announcement, many entrepreneurs and organisations, including the Trades Union Congress (TUC) had vehemently opposed the implementation of the utility tariffs. 

In a reaction, the entrepreneurs told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that the implementation of the new tariffs would worsen the socio-economic condition of the ordinary Ghanaian. 

Madam Cecilia Osei, a seamstress at the Sunyani Central Business District enclave, noted that whenever electricity tariffs went up, there were usually corresponding high cost of goods, services and food items. 

She said the high electricity tariffs would slow down her work and that of other artisanal workers. 

Besides, Madam Osei expressed worry that many producers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs largely depended on electricity for production and storage, saying the increment would also force them to upwardly adjust their prices too. 

Mr Samuel Ohene Gyan, sandals manufacturer, said the announced increase in water and electricity tariffs remained a huge public concern in the Sunyani Business community. 

He told the GNA that implementation of the new tariffs would bring additional financial burdens to many households and businesses. 

According to him, the upward adjustment in utility tariffs would bring undue pressure on businesses, which mostly relied on electricity and water to run their activities. 

Mrs Georgina Fosuaa, a restaurant operator, also told the GNA that: “Ghanaians must anticipate a sharp increase in the price of basic food items, goods and services in 2026”. 

Source: GNA 

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