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Electricity & gas · Portugal
Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Portugal

Regulated price

Electricity: households up to 41.4 kVA can have ERSE's regulated price, via their market supplier (equivalent regime) or the last-resort supplier (CUR). Gas: customers using up to 10,000 m3 a year can sign with their area's CUR. Currently planned until end-2027.

Tarifa regulada (transitória) de eletricidade e de gás natural 🔗 erse.pt
Official source: erse.pt · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

The electricity market has been fully open since 2006 and all consumers can choose their supplier; gas customers can also switch. Regulated (transitional) tariffs set by ERSE still exist for both and are currently planned to run until the end of 2027.

Official source: erse.pt · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Portugal 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

ERSE - Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços EnergéticosSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 213 033 200🔗 www.erse.pt/consumidores-de-energia
Simulador de Preços de Energia (ERSE) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 simuladorprecos.erse.pt

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Portugal 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

🧭 Is this still correct?

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🔗 Also useful

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