Ghanaians have seen steady increases in the local prices of everyday services but the latest data on DSTV Compact subscriptions reveals a sharp spike in 2025, both in Ghana cedis and US dollar equivalents. What’s causing this surge, and what does it tell us about inflation, FX policy, and consumer cost burdens? DSTV Compact Prices (GHS & USD Equivalent) 1. A 5-Year Price Journey From ₵140 in 2020 to ₵380 in 2025, DSTV Compact subscription prices have nearly tripled. While the