Business News of Sunday, 12 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has called on consumers to take an active role in safeguarding electricity and water installations within their communities to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. The commission cautioned against activities such as farming and bush burning near utility infrastructure, warning that such practices can damage electricity networks and water pipelines. PURC cuts electricity, water tariffs effective April 1According to the PURC, this often results in prolonged service disruptions and financial losses for service providers. Central Region PURC resolves 93% of consumer complaints in Q1 2026Additionally, the PURC stressed the importance of timely payment of utility bills to help consumers avoid disconnection and ensure the smooth provision of services. Reaffirming its mandate, the Commission assured the public of its commitment to monitoring service delivery standards while protecting the interests of both consumers and utility providers.

Source: GhanaWeb April 12, 2026 14:28 UTC