Appiah Kusi Adomako, West African Regional Director of CUTS International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) says the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) is being one-sided in its quarterly adjustment as the review seems to be in favor of the utility firms.
The PURC has implemented a 4.22% increase in electricity tariffs for all non-lifeline residential customers, affecting the average end-user.
This decision comes after a review carried out for the third quarter of 2023 by the PURC. According to the PURC, the primary objective behind the tariff adjustment is to ensure that the real value of the cost of providing utility services is upheld.
Mr. Adomako questioned whether the regulator is now acting at the behest of the utilities to the detriment of consumers.
Appiah Kusi Adomako added that the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) should ensure utility companies retrieve debt to provide balance in its revenue drive.
Story by: Osei Akoto (Teacher Kojo) / Ahotoronline.com
