By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has approved a new electricity tariff structure for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. The decision marks the conclusion of a comprehensive year-long review that featured rigorous data analysis, nationwide public consultations, and multiple technical submissions from LEC.
According to LERC, the review process was conducted in line with the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia and relevant regulatory frameworks.
It included six public hearings across six counties, attracting more than 1,000 participants and generating over 100 written submissions from consumers, civil society, and sector stakeholders.
The newly approved tariffs are anchored on projections of rapid customer growth, rising energy demand, substantial reductions in technical and commercial losses, and LEC’s planned capital investments estimated at US$256 million.
Under the adjusted tariff system, social customers will see a decrease from 15 to 13 cents per kilowatt-hour. Prepaid and postpaid residential customers will also benefit from a drop, from 24 to 22 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Fixed charges have been reduced across several categories, while medium-voltage consumers will see a marginal increase to 20 cents per kilowatt-hour.
The Commission has also set connection fees at US$70 for single-phase and US$340 for three-phase connections, with exemptions for areas supported by donor-funded electrification initiatives.LERC says the changes aim to promote affordability, sustainability, and improved service delivery in Liberia’s electricity sector.
