The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has announced that the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has formally submitted a new electricity tariff proposal for review and approval, in accordance with the 2015 Electricity Law of Liberia.
In a statement issued Tuesday, LERC disclosed that the proposed tariffs, once approved, will take effect from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The Commission emphasized that, under Section 8.1(2) of the Electricity Law, no electricity service provider may charge customers a tariff that has not been approved by the regulator.
According to the submission, the proposed tariffs feature both adjustments and reductions across different customer categories. The Social Tariff, which benefits low-income consumers, would see a 13.3% reduction in the variable charge—from US$0.15 to US$0.13 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
For Residential Prepaid and Postpaid customers, the tariff structure remains unchanged at US$2.48 and US$4.47 fixed monthly charges, with a variable charge of US$0.24/kWh.
Meanwhile, Non-Residential Prepaid and Postpaid customers face a 9.1% and 5.3% increase, respectively, in their variable charges, while Medium Voltage users will see a modest 5.3% increase, from US$0.19 to US$0.20/kWh.
Connection charges have also been revised significantly, with the Single Phase Meter connection fee rising from US$20 to US$82—a 310% increase—while Three Phase Meter connections will rise from US$350 to US$401, representing a 14.6% increase.
LERC noted that the process leading to the current submission began in December 2024, when the Interim Management Team (IMT) of LEC withdrew an earlier tariff proposal due to internal transitions and limited familiarity with the application process.
A new submission was made on March 10, 2025, prompting the Commission’s Tariff Review Team to collaborate with LEC to collect the necessary technical and financial data for evaluation.
However, on July 4, 2025, LEC’s new management team again requested to withdraw and resubmit its proposal by September 30, 2025, to align with its updated strategic plan, capital investment projections, and financial forecasts. The Commission granted this request, and the final submission was made at the end of September 2025.
Following this, LERC requested additional documentation, which LEC has now provided, allowing the tariff review process to move forward.
To promote transparency and stakeholder engagement, LERC announced plans to organize public hearings, stakeholder consultations, and outreach programs. These sessions will enable electricity consumers, policymakers, civil society organizations, and other interested parties to provide input before the Commission makes a final decision.
LEC’s current operational coverage includes Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, Rivercess, Grand Bassa, and Margibi Counties.
“The Commission is committed to ensuring transparency and regulatory best practices throughout the tariff-setting process,” said Hon. Claude J. Katta, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
The LERC reaffirmed its commitment to a fair and inclusive review process that balances the sustainability of electricity supply with the economic realities of Liberian consumers.
