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Electricity & gas · Latvia
Checked 2026-09-27

🏛️ Is there a regulated or capped energy price in Latvia?

The short answer

In some countries the state or the regulator sets or caps the price households pay. In others, prices are free and you compare offers.

📜 The rules in Latvia

Regulated price

Household electricity prices are set by suppliers, but each must offer the universal service (12-month fixed price, free early exit). For gas, the price for 'saistītie lietotāji' is calculated with an SPRK-approved method and reviewed twice a year.

Universālais pakalpojums (elektroenerģija) 🔗 sprk.gov.lv
Official source: sprk.gov.lv · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

Households choose their own electricity supplier and sign just one contract with it. The gas market has been fully open to all users since 3 April 2017, so you can also pick your gas supplier.

Official source: sprk.gov.lv · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Latvia is described below.
  2. Compare with offersEven where a regulated price exists, market offers can be cheaper or dearer. Compare before you decide.
  3. Watch for changesRegulated prices are usually reviewed at fixed moments. Check the official source.
  4. Ask the regulatorFor questions about how the price is set, contact the regulator.

📇 Who to contact

Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija (SPRK)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +371 67097200🔗 www.sprk.gov.lv
energija24.lv (Latvijas Brīvā elektroenerģijas tirgus asociācija; SPRK apliecināts) not run by the stateCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.energija24.lv

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Latvia on this page.

Can I go back to the regulated price?

That depends on national rules. Check the official source on this page.

Why is my bill higher than the cap?

A cap may apply to the unit price or a typical bill, not your total. Taxes and your use also count.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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