By Hadizat Omayoza Ahmed 
Sachet water producers have moved quickly to calm worries after announcing a new price adjustment.
They say the GH¢15 per bag is only a ceiling — the highest retailers should charge — and not a fixed price that everyone must follow across the market.
The clarification came from Kwame Agyapong-Ntra, who explained that rising production costs left them with no choice but to set the cap.
Global economic pressures, especially the jump in crude oil prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, have pushed up the cost of polymers used to make the sachets.Suppliers have even declared force majeure, meaning they can no longer guarantee previous prices because of the crisis.
That forced producers to review their own costs.“The Middle East conflict has had repercussions on fuel prices,” Agyapong-Ntra said. “The material we use is derived from petroleum, so when oil prices rise, the cost of production also increases.
This informed the decision to adjust prices. The maximum price will be GH¢15.”He was clear that not every bag will sell for exactly GH¢15. Retailers can still charge less depending on their own costs and supply situation.“It is inaccurate to suggest that sachet water will be sold at 15 cedis across the board,” he added.
“Even with rising costs, prices are not expected to exceed that ceiling.”Producers say they cannot predict when the conflict will end or when prices will stabilise again. For now, the GH¢15 limit is meant to protect both producers and consumers from sudden spikes while keeping the popular “pure water” affordable for ordinary Ghanaians.The message is simple: the new price is a guide to prevent exploitation, not a strict rule that will make your daily sachet suddenly cost more everywhere.