Sachet Water Prices to Increase, Will Sell at GH¢15 Per Bag From April 6
- The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers said prices increase from April 6
- The association has cited a global polymer shortage and rising costs as reasons for the hike in prices
- The association also called for fair trade compliance and continued access to safe drinking water
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has announced an upward revision of sachet water prices.
The new prices will take effect from Monday, April 6, 2026.
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Citing a statement from April 2, 2026, Citi News reported that the association attributed the increase to the global shortage of polymers and rising costs driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has significantly affected production.
“The rising costs have made it challenging for manufacturers to maintain current prices."
Pure water bags have been selling between GH¢7 and GH¢10 since 2022.
The new sachet water prices will be as follows:
- Ex-factory: GH¢8 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml
- Ex-truck: GH¢10 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml
- Maximum retail: GH¢15 per bag of 30 sachets of 500ml
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers urged retailers and consumers to adhere to the new prices to ensure fair trade practices.
“This adjustment is necessary to sustain production and ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water,” the association added.
It remains unclear how much single sachets will sell for.
This comes as Ghana's consumer inflation eased for the 15th straight month in March 2026.
Inflation slowed to 3.2% year-on-year from 3.3% in February 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
Food inflation also continued to ease, dropping to 2.3% in March 2026 from 2.4% in February.
Monthly, however, food prices declined by 0.3%, offering some relief to households.
Water connected illegally at Voltic Cool Pac
In February, the Tema Regional Office of Ghana Water Limited uncovered an illegal water connection at a Voltic Cool water production facility.
This discovery at Klagon on February 18, 2026, was part of efforts to reduce non-revenue water losses.
GNA reported that the factory had illegally tapped into a main transmission pipeline located adjacent to the facility.
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UTV showed on X that the illegal connection was disguised, with a vent planted on the line to create the impression that it was a waste pipe.
Ghana Water Limited has been working to tackle non-revenue water losses in the system, which currently stands at about 52%.
Man jailed six months for illegal connection
YEN.com.gh also reported that the Tamale District Court 1 had sentenced a man to a six-month prison term with hard labour without the option of a fine over an illegal power connection.
The resident of Bulpella, Tamale, who was identified as Wahab Shiraz, was discovered engaging in illegal activities during a December 2023 NEDCo Mass Revenue Mobilisation Exercise.
Despite receiving a utility connection notice, he failed to report for investigation at the Northern Electricity Distribution Company and was subsequently arrested and formally charged.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
