Ghana's $92M monthly power subsidy reveals structural energy fiscal risk
Ghana's Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has revealed that keeping the country's electricity system operational costs $92 million per month, a figure that has not been passed on to consumers. The disclosure quantifies the structural fiscal risk embedded in Ghana's energy sector and is relevant to investors and businesses operating in the market.
PURC boss quantifies the hidden power subsidy at $92M per month, adding a concrete fiscal figure to yesterday's debate on Ghana's power sector inefficiency.
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PURC boss quantifies the hidden power subsidy at $92M per month, adding a concrete fiscal figure to yesterday's debate on Ghana's power sector inefficiency.
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