
Audio By Carbonatix
Ghanaians will be paying more than they are paying now for electricity and water come October 2007.But it is not yet known how much exactly the percentage of increase would be.The Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) says it is working out the details to be announced next month.The Electricity Company of Ghana, (ECG) is asking for between 60 and 100% increase, but the Chairman of the PURC Mr. Kwame Pianim has said, the ECG’s request can not be granted.However, he said, government will remove subsidy on tariffs and consumers will be made to pay for the full cost of utilities.It will be recalled that the last time the PURC increased utility tariffs, government absorbed the increase by subsidizing the cost.Meanwhile, a section of the public that Joy News spoke to, are not enthused with the 60 to 100% demand by the ECG, even though, they agree with the principle of adjusting the tariffs upwards.Other members of the public however, disagree entirely with any increase in tariffs by arguing that an increase in tariffs should be justified by improvement in the quality of service delivered by the ECG.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Maiden Katon Praise comes off at Accra Sports Stadium on April 17
10 minutes -
Families flock to Luv FM Easter party at Rattray park in Kumasi
27 minutes -
Rural health worker laments overwhelming burden at CHPS compounds
47 minutes -
Katon Meet to stream Accra stadium Katon Praise Concert worldwide
48 minutes -
Gov’t considers exploring local raw materials to stabilise production costs of sachet water prices
1 hour -
Mahama in Paris: Turning Diplomacy into Delivery
1 hour -
Middle East crisis shows Ghana needs to diversify energy sources – Energy expert
2 hours -
Government of Ghana Internal Revenue Generation cannot fund Big Push in Four Years
2 hours -
EPCG Moderator urges leaders to serve with courage and humility in Easter message
2 hours -
The Cobra at the gate: When good intentions overrun the system
3 hours -
Easter service disrupted in Nyanyano as suspected land guards storm church event
3 hours -
Price surge exposing NDC gov’ts dishonesty -Titus Glover
3 hours -
Afigya Kwabre North MP urges Finance and Energy Ministers to submit energy sector report
3 hours -
Deliver quality or face sanctions — GETFund administrator cautions contractors
3 hours -
Kwahu Easter festivities trigger condom shortages; Health teams boost awareness
4 hours