# What changed this week — accra.cool

> Every meaningful move across Accra's data — fares, fees, prices, tariffs, and deals.

## BoG midrate at GHS 11.85, bureaus quoting GHS 12.40

*2026-06-10 · cedi ([cedi](https://accra.cool/cedi))*

Bureau spread now 4.6% — widest reading since spring 2024. Cedi has weakened 5.4% since 12 May 2026 against the US dollar.

## Madina 2BR median crosses GHS 2,600 — fastest mover this month

*2026-06-08 · rent ([rent](https://accra.cool/rent))*

Up 8.3% over 30 days. Cedi translation effect compounding with demand. Dollar-quoted prime areas relatively stable in dollar terms.

## Ghana inflation rises to 3.7% as tomato surges 38.8%

*2026-06-04 · prices ([prices](https://accra.cool/prices))*

Second consecutive monthly rise. Tomato leads basket on Burkina Faso supply disruption. Plantain +47.6% YoY, charcoal +50.1%, ginger +78%. Garden eggs down 41.3%.

## Secondary school fees 4th-largest inflation contributor in May

*2026-06-04 · schools ([schools](https://accra.cool/schools))*

Ghana Statistical Service flags school fees at 9.3% of national inflation. 12.4% average YoY increase across tracked Tier 1-3 schools.

## GPRTU lifts trotro fares 20% nationwide

*2026-06-02 · trotro ([trotro](https://accra.cool/trotro))*

Largest adjustment in two years. Circle to Madina now GHS 6.60 (was GHS 5.50). Kaneshie to Kasoa GHS 7.80 (was GHS 6.50). 37 to East Legon area GHS 10.80. All 80+ tracked routes affected.

## UG 2025/26 hostel fees enter final months before August refresh

*2026-06-01 · hostels ([hostels](https://accra.cool/hostels))*

Pent New 4-in-1 holds at GHS 6,663; Valco self-contained at GHS 7,520. Next academic year fees expected mid-August 2026.

## NPA raises petrol floor to GHS 15.20, removes petrol relief

*2026-06-01 · fuel ([fuel](https://accra.cool/fuel))*

New June 1-15 window. Petrol up 60 pesewas from late May. Diesel floor flat at GHS 15.49 but retail surging past GHS 17 with diesel subsidy reduced to GHS 1.07/L. LPG floor GHS 13.48/kg.

## Government extends fuel intervention but ends petrol relief

*2026-05-29 · fuel ([fuel](https://accra.cool/fuel))*

Diesel subsidy reduced to GHS 1.07/L. Petrol relief removed entirely. Decision pushes diesel retail above petrol — historic inversion of Ghana fuel market.

## BoG announces $1.2 billion monthly FX support for June

*2026-05-22 · cedi ([cedi](https://accra.cool/cedi))*

Intervention follows May 4.6% depreciation. Reserves at $14.4 billion, 5.7 months import cover. Energy-sector dollar demand cited as primary pressure.

## BoG holds policy rate at 14% as Middle East risk emerges

*2026-05-21 · cedi ([cedi](https://accra.cool/cedi))*

First MPR pause after five consecutive cuts. Cash reserve ratio tightened to uniform 20% effective 4 June. Governor Asiama flags Iran war as inflation risk.

## MTN 50GB at GHS 50 emerges as new monthly value floor

*2026-05-15 · data ([data](https://accra.cool/data))*

At GHS 1.00 per gigabyte, undercuts Telecel by 80% on per-GB basis. Telecel 500GB annual at GHS 899 (GHS 1.80/GB) leads annual tier.

## Cedi slipped 0.07 against the dollar to GHS 11.24

*2026-05-07 · cedi ([cedi](https://accra.cool/cedi))*

Fourth consecutive day of declines after BoG held the policy rate at 27%. Forex bureaus quoting GHS 11.40 retail.

## MTN launched 214GB monthly bundle at GHS 399

*2026-05-07 · data ([data](https://accra.cool/data))*

Sets a new floor at GHS 1.86/GB — undercuts Telecel's equivalent by 23% and AT by 41%.

## Goil cut petrol to GHS 15.77/L ahead of NPA window

*2026-05-06 · fuel ([fuel](https://accra.cool/fuel))*

GHS 0.42 below TotalEnergies, GHS 0.38 below Shell. Next NPA pricing window opens 17 May.

## GPRTU set Circle to Madina fare at GHS 5.50

*2026-05-04 · trotro ([trotro](https://accra.cool/trotro))*

First adjustment since the March fuel window. 12 routes updated; full fare sheet refreshed.

## Tomato up 14% at Makola amid Volta supply gap

*2026-05-03 · prices ([prices](https://accra.cool/prices))*

Pushed the basket index to GHS 487, up 2.3% week-over-week. Plantain also up 8% on transport costs.

## East Legon 2BR median crossed $1,400 for the first time

*2026-05-02 · rent ([rent](https://accra.cool/rent))*

Up 2.1% w/w — the fastest weekly rise among prime neighborhoods. Cantonments and Airport flat.

## ECG confirmed Q2 tariff bands hold through June

*2026-04-30 · power ([power](https://accra.cool/power))*

PURC kept the residential ladder flat. High-band households still paying GHS 2.10/kWh above 600.

## UG released 2025/26 hostel fees with double-digit hikes

*2026-04-29 · hostels ([hostels](https://accra.cool/hostels))*

Pent New Block 4-in-1 up 11.9% to GHS 6,663. Valco self-contained up 16% to GHS 7,520. Akuafo Annex C up 20%.

## Galaxy International opened 2026/27 admissions for KG to SHS

*2026-04-28 · schools ([schools](https://accra.cool/schools))*

Termly fees set at $4,800 to $8,500 depending on stage. Day only; no boarding.

## PURC cuts Q2 tariffs by 4.81% on improved macro conditions

*2026-04-01 · power ([power](https://accra.cool/power))*

Lifeline now GHS 0.8413/kWh, standard residential GHS 1.9059, high-residential GHS 2.5183. New dedicated EV charging tariff GHS 2.0160/kWh debuts.

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