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Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Liechtenstein

Regulated price

Every household has a legal right to basic electricity supply. LKW's fixed-price annual tariff LKWclassic costs 10.70 Rp/kWh (single rate) from 1.1.2026 and 9.90 Rp/kWh from 1.1.2027, plus grid charges. Whether basic-supply prices are regulated was not verified.

Grundversorgung 🔗 lkw.li
Official source: gesetze.li · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

As an EEA country, Liechtenstein has let customers choose their electricity supplier since 2005, including foreign suppliers. The national utility LKW runs the grid and meters for everyone, whichever supplier you use. All households are entitled to basic electricity supply (Grundversorgung).

Official source: lkw.li · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Liechtenstein 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

Kommission für EnergiemarktaufsichtSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Liechtenstein 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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