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Checked 2026-09-27

📈 My energy supplier is raising prices in Estonia. 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 Estonia

Price rises

The seller must notify you of any contract change, including price, at least 30 days before it takes effect, with the bill or in writing. If you disagree, you may terminate the contract. As a household you can end an electricity contract with 14 days' notice.

Official source: riigiteataja.ee · Checked 2026-09-27

Switching supplier

Switching is free: sellers may not charge households a switching fee. The new seller registers the contract at least 14 days before it starts, so a switch takes about two weeks. Only fixed-term contracts may carry a proportionate early-exit fee.

Official source: riigiteataja.ee · 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 Estonia 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

Elektrihind.ee (Konkurentsiameti usaldusmärgisega) not run by the stateCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 elektrihind.ee
Tarbijavaidluste komisjon (Tarbijakaitse ja Tehnilise Järelevalve Amet)Settles disputes with energy companiesWhen the company has not solved your complaint🔗 ttja.ee/tarbijavaidluste-komisjon
KonkurentsiametSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +372 667 2400🔗 www.konkurentsiamet.ee

❓ 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 Estonia 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

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