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Checked 2026-09-30

⏱️ Fixed price or dynamic (hourly) electricity contract in Malta: which is right for me?

The short answer

A fixed price stays the same for an agreed period. A dynamic price follows the wholesale market hour by hour, so it can be cheaper when you shift your use, and more expensive at peak times.

📜 The rules in Malta

Fixed and dynamic contracts

There is no choice of electricity contract in Malta. Enemalta is the only supplier and all customers, households and businesses, are on regulated tariffs. REWS reports that dynamic price contracts are not available and the energy price does not follow wholesale prices.

  • Under Article 66(5) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 the EU rule on free choice of supplier does not apply to Malta until 5 July 2027; the European Commission can extend this by up to eight years. (rews.org.mt)
Official source: rews.org.mt · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. Look at how you use energyA dynamic price suits people who can move use to cheap hours, for example with an electric car, a heat pump or a timer. It needs a smart meter.
  2. Check what is on offerSee below what the rules in Malta say about fixed-price and dynamic contracts and who has to offer them.
  3. Read the risks and the termsBefore you sign, the supplier must explain the costs and risks of a dynamic contract. Check the notice period and any exit fee.
  4. Review after a few monthsCompare your bills with what a fixed price would have cost. You can switch again under your contract terms.

📇 Who to contact

Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +356 2295 5000🔗 www.rews.org.mt

❓ Questions

Is a dynamic contract cheaper?

Only if you use a lot of power when prices are low. At peak times it can cost much more than a fixed price.

Do I need a smart meter?

Yes. Hourly prices need a meter that records your use per hour or per quarter hour.

Can a fixed price still go up?

Normally not during the fixed period, but taxes and network charges can change. The rules for Malta are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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