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Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Poland

Regulated price

Households can buy electricity at a URE-approved tariff from the four default sellers (PGE Obrót, Tauron Sprzedaż, Enea, Energa Obrót): on average 495.16 PLN/MWh net in 2026, just below the 2025 frozen price, so no freeze applies in 2026. Household gas tariffs are approved by URE for the last time for 2027.

Taryfa zatwierdzona przez Prezesa URE (grupy G / gaz W) 🔗 ure.gov.pl
Official source: ure.gov.pl · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

Every household can choose its electricity and gas seller. Most households still use a tariff offer with prices approved by URE; market offers (fixed, indexed or dynamic prices) also exist.

Official source: ure.gov.pl · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Poland 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

Urząd Regulacji Energetyki (URE)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 22 244 26 36🔗 www.ure.gov.pl
Porównywarki ofert URE (Masz wybór) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 maszwybor.ure.gov.pl

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Poland 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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