A coalition of business associations has expressed strong opposition to recent electricity tariff increases, describing them as anti-business, inflationary, and a threat to Ghana’s industrial competitiveness.

According to the group, the hikes will further strain the operations of local manufacturers, traders, and service providers already grappling with high production costs, unstable power supply, and a challenging economic climate.

They warned that the move could inadvertently fuel illegal power connections as struggling businesses seek ways to survive amid rising expenses.

The coalition called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the government to reconsider the tariff structure, prioritising cost-efficiency within the energy sector and introducing relief mechanisms for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

They further urged greater transparency in how power tariffs are determined and proposed a comprehensive dialogue between the energy ministry, ECG, and the private sector to ensure sustainable pricing that balances revenue needs with business growth.

The group maintained that Ghana’s path to economic recovery and industrialisation depends on affordable, reliable, and predictable energy costs that encourage investment and job creation rather than push enterprises to the brink.