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Checked 2026-09-27

📈 My energy supplier is raising prices in Hungary. What can I do?

The short answer

A supplier cannot raise your price overnight. It has to warn you in advance, and that notice often gives you the right to leave.

📜 The rules in Hungary

Price rises

Universal-service prices for households are official prices set by ministerial decree, not by the supplier. Changes to the supplier's business rules need MEKH approval and must not significantly disadvantage customers; you are informed within 30 days on the website and by e-mail/app.

Official source: mvmnext.hu · Checked 2026-09-27

Switching supplier

To leave MVM Next's universal service, give 30 days' written notice or authorise your new supplier to handle the switch. The supplier and grid operator carry out the switch free of charge. Make sure your new contract is in place.

Official source: mvmnext.hu · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. Read the letterNote the new price, the date it starts, and whether your contract has a fixed price until a certain date.
  2. Check if it is allowedA fixed price normally cannot be raised before its end date. Compare the notice you got with the rules for Hungary below.
  3. Compare and decideCheck whether another offer is cheaper. If you leave because of the increase, do it before the new price applies.
  4. Complain if the rules were brokenIf you were not informed properly, complain in writing to the supplier, then to the dispute body below.

📇 Who to contact

Békéltető testületek (regionális békéltető testületek)Settles disputes with energy companiesWhen the company has not solved your complaint🔗 bekeltetes.hu
Magyar Energetikai és Közmű-szabályozási Hivatal (MEKH)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +36 1 459 7740🔗 www.mekh.hu

❓ Questions

Can a fixed price be raised?

Normally not during the fixed period, unless your contract says so. Taxes and levies can still change.

Do I pay an exit fee if I leave after a price rise?

In many countries you can leave without a fee when the price goes up. The rules for Hungary are on this page.

What if I missed the letter?

Ask the supplier for a copy and the date it was sent. If they cannot show proper notice, complain.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

🧭 Is this still correct?

We check this information carefully, but phone numbers, websites and rules change — and sometimes we get something wrong. Spotted a mistake or a change? Let us know below.

🔗 Also useful

🔄Switching supplier→🧾Wrong or high bill→💸Can’t pay the bill→🏚️Supplier went bust→📣Complaint about a supplier→

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