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Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Spain

Regulated price

PVPC: regulated electricity price for individuals and micro-businesses up to 10 kW, sold only by reference suppliers; it changes every hour with the wholesale market. TUR: government-set gas tariff for up to 50,000 kWh a year, sold by last-resort suppliers and updated quarterly.

PVPC (electricidad) / TUR (gas) 🔗 miteco.gob.es
Official source: cnmc.es · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

Households can freely choose their electricity and gas supplier. Next to the free market there are regulated options: the PVPC for electricity (up to 10 kW) and the TUR for gas (up to 50,000 kWh a year). New retail rules (Real Decreto 88/2026) apply since February 2026.

Official source: miteco.gob.es · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Spain 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

CNMC - Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la CompetenciaSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules🔗 www.cnmc.es
Comparador de ofertas de energía (CNMC) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 comparador.cnmc.gob.es

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Spain 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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