Togo Increases Electricity Prices to Boost Utility’s Finances

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Friday, 16 May 2025 16:58

Togo Increases Electricity Prices to Boost Utility’s Finances

(Togo First) - On May 5, the Togo government increased electricity prices by an average of 12.5%. The new rates were disclosed via an interministerial order dated March 24.

The hike aims to strengthen CEET’s financial stability amid ongoing funding challenges. The utility recently secured CFA40 billion from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to handle energy emergencies.

The government kept a “social tranche” for households: CFA60 per kWh for the first 30 kWh in post-payment and CFA70 per kWh in prepayment. Officials plan information campaigns to help vulnerable households understand eligibility.

The new tariff structure is more progressive, with rates varying by consumption and subscribed power. For example, domestic post-payment users with less than 2.2 kVA pay CFA93/kWh for 31 to 120 kWh and CFA130/kWh above that.

Domestic, professional, and industrial use

The reform separates domestic, professional, and industrial users. Medium-voltage large businesses face time-of-day pricing: CFAF 78/kWh off-peak, CFAF 87/kWh peak, and up to CFAF 122/kWh at peak hours. Customers without time meters pay a flat CFA91/kWh.

To foster energy efficiency, CEET removed reactive energy charges for industrial clients with a power factor of 0.90 or higher. Those below this threshold face penalties.

Free Zone and PIA rates

The government introduced special tariffs for strategic zones: CFA82/kWh for the Free Zone and just CFA50/kWh for the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA). These rates aim to boost Togo’s regional competitiveness, especially for energy-heavy investors.

Officials may adjust tariffs over time based on costs, network performance, and energy access goals.

CEET Tariff Schedule - 2025

Category	Consumption Band / Time Slot	Rate (CFA/kWh)
Domestic Use – Postpaid (<2.2 kVA)	0–30 kWh	CFA60/kWh
	31–120 kWh	CFA93/kWh
	>120 kWh	CFA130/kWh
Domestic Use – Prepaid (<2.2 kVA)	0–30 kWh	CFA70/kWh
	31–120 kWh	CFA88/kWh
	121–350 kWh	CFA123/kWh
	>350 kWh	CFA145/kWh
Non-Domestic Use – Postpaid	0–200 kWh	CFA102/kWh
	201–350 kWh	CFA136/kWh
	>350 kWh	CFA143/kWh
Non-Domestic Use – Prepaid	0–200 kWh	CFA97/kWh
	201–350 kWh	CFA129/kWh
	>350 kWh	CFA135/kWh
Public Lighting	Flat rate	CFA120/kWh
Medium Voltage (≤500 kVA)	Off-peak hours	CFA78 FCFA/kWh
	Peak hours	CFA87/kWh
	Peak demand hours	CFA122/kWh
	Flat rate	CFA91/kWh
Medium Voltage (500–1000 kVA)	Off-peak hours	CFA77/kWh
	Peak hours	CFA85/kWh
	Peak demand hours	CFA119/kWh
	Flat rate	CFA89/kWh
Medium Voltage (>1000 kVA)	Off-peak hours	CFA74/kWh
	Peak hours	CFA82/kWh
	Peak demand hours	CFA115/kWh
	Flat rate	CFA87/kWh
Free Trade Zone	Flat rate	CFA82/kWh
PIA (Industrial Platform of Adétikopé)	Flat rate	CFA50/kWh
High Voltage	Flat rate	CFA80/kWh

This article was initially published in French by Ayi Renaud Dossavi

Edited in English byAnge Jason Quenum

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