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Checked 2026-09-27

📈 My energy supplier is raising prices in Finland. What can I do?

The short answer

A supplier cannot raise your price overnight. It has to warn you in advance, and that notice often gives you the right to leave.

📜 The rules in Finland

Price rises

On an open-ended contract the seller must announce a price or terms change one month before it takes effect; if you don't accept it, you can terminate with two weeks' notice. On a fixed-term contract the price can change only due to new laws or official decisions.

Official source: energiavirasto.fi · Checked 2026-09-27

Switching supplier

Make the new contract at least two weeks before it should start; the new seller ends your old contract for you. An open-ended contract can be ended with two weeks' notice. A fixed-term contract runs to its end date (after two years if longer).

Official source: energiavirasto.fi · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. Read the letterNote the new price, the date it starts, and whether your contract has a fixed price until a certain date.
  2. Check if it is allowedA fixed price normally cannot be raised before its end date. Compare the notice you got with the rules for Finland below.
  3. Compare and decideCheck whether another offer is cheaper. If you leave because of the increase, do it before the new price applies.
  4. Complain if the rules were brokenIf you were not informed properly, complain in writing to the supplier, then to the dispute body below.

📇 Who to contact

Sahkonhinta.fi officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.sahkonhinta.fi
KuluttajariitalautakuntaSettles disputes with energy companiesWhen the company has not solved your complaint🔗 www.kuluttajariita.fi
EnergiavirastoSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 029 5050 000🔗 energiavirasto.fi

❓ Questions

Can a fixed price be raised?

Normally not during the fixed period, unless your contract says so. Taxes and levies can still change.

Do I pay an exit fee if I leave after a price rise?

In many countries you can leave without a fee when the price goes up. The rules for Finland are on this page.

What if I missed the letter?

Ask the supplier for a copy and the date it was sent. If they cannot show proper notice, complain.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

🧭 Is this still correct?

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