Tag: CUTS International
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CUTS International criticizes PURC for ‘ill-timed’ 18.36% tariff increase
Research and public policy think tank, CUTS International has reacted to the recent tariff increment by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for electricity and natural gas by 18.36% across all consumer groups. The decision to increase the tariffs was made after a review for the second quarter of 2023 to prevent extended power outages and…
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CUTS International justifies calls for review of utility tariffs
Think tank, Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International, has backed the push for a review of utility tariffs by the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Water Company Limited. The Think Tank, however, maintains that there is the need to speedily address the inefficiencies within the system to make the companies sustainable. CUTS…
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Current crude, gas prices don’t support proposed increase in electricity tariffs – CUTS International
Research and public policy think tank, CUTS International, says a review of the prices of some key inputs for the generation of power, such as crude oil and gas on the international market, does not support the proposed upward adjustment in electricity tariffs. Already, the PURC has begun engagement with stakeholders to solicit their inputs…
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Favourable business climate crucial for new airlines
CUTS International Ghana, is urging government to put in the necessary conditions needed to attract investors into the domestic aviation industry. The assertion comes on the back of the collapse of some domestic airlines, leaving the Africa World Airlines as the only domestic airline operator. Speaking to Citi Business News on the matter, Country Coordinator…
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Consumer group cautions against AWA’s monopoly
Consumer rights agency, CUTS International wants authorities to be tough and avert consumer exploitation in the domestic aviation industry. It follows the sole operation of Africa World Airlines (AWA) in the domestic aviation sector. Africa World Airlines became the single company flying domestically after the suspension of operations of Starbow Airlines in December 2017. The…