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Electricity & gas · Austria
Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Austria

Regulated price

There is no state-set general electricity price. Under 'Grundversorgung', any supplier serving households must supply you at the price of its standard product for new customers; a deposit of at most one month's instalment may be required.

Grundversorgung 🔗 ris.bka.gv.at
Official source: ris.bka.gv.at · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

Households can freely choose their electricity and gas supplier. Since 24 December 2025 the new Electricity Industry Act (ElWG, 'Günstiger-Strom-Gesetz') governs electricity customers' rights; some parts started in 2026.

Official source: ris.bka.gv.at · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Austria 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

E-Control (Energie-Control Austria)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +43 1 24 7 24-0🔗 www.e-control.at
Tarifkalkulator der E-Control officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.e-control.at/unsere-services/tarifkalkulator

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Austria 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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