The President of the Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has voiced strong opposition to recently implemented increases in utility tariffs. Boateng argues the adjustments, made by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), are ill-timed given the current economic climate. He believes the increases are unjustified and will further burden businesses and consumers already struggling with economic hardship. The criticism highlights concerns about the impact of rising costs on trade and the broader economy. GUTA’s statement signals potential challenges to the implementation of the new tariffs and a call for reconsideration. The union represents a significant portion of Ghana’s trading community, making its stance a noteworthy indicator of business sentiment.