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Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Slovakia

Regulated price

ÚRSO sets maximum supply prices for households. In 2026 the average household electricity price is about €196/MWh incl. VAT (+2.78%); gas end prices are about a third higher than the subsidised 2025 prices. About 90% of households also get state 'adresná energopomoc' as a lower price on the bill.

Maximálne ceny ÚRSO pre domácnosti (zraniteľní odberatelia) 🔗 urso.gov.sk
Official source: urso.gov.sk · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

Households can choose any electricity or gas supplier; switching itself is free. Supply prices for households are capped by ÚRSO (maximum prices), and suppliers may charge less. Your distributor stays the same.

Official source: urso.gov.sk · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Slovakia 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

Úrad pre reguláciu sieťových odvetví (ÚRSO)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules🔗 www.urso.gov.sk
Cenová kalkulačka ÚRSO (elektrina a plyn) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.urso.gov.sk/cenova-kalkulacka-pre-prepocet-vyhodnosti-dodavky-elektriny-a-plynu-pre-zranitelnych-odberatelov-v-domacnosti

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Slovakia 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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