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Checked 2026-09-30

⏱️ Fixed price or dynamic (hourly) electricity contract in Croatia: which is right for me?

The short answer

A fixed price stays the same for an agreed period. A dynamic price follows the wholesale market hour by hour, so it can be cheaper when you shift your use, and more expensive at peak times.

📜 The rules in Croatia

Fixed and dynamic contracts

Under the Electricity Market Act, a supplier with more than 200,000 metering points must offer a dynamic-price contract to a customer with a smart meter who asks for one. Other suppliers may offer it. Fixed-price contracts are not yet a separate legal obligation.

  • On 25 September 2026 the Sabor passed amendments to the Electricity Market Act. According to the Government, they bring more flexible contract models that give customers price security. The date they take effect is not yet confirmed. (mingo.gov.hr)
  • A dynamic price follows spot-market prices, so you need a smart meter. Most households do not have one yet: HEP ODS has only run a smart-meter pilot so far. (hep.hr)
Official source: narodne-novine.nn.hr · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. Look at how you use energyA dynamic price suits people who can move use to cheap hours, for example with an electric car, a heat pump or a timer. It needs a smart meter.
  2. Check what is on offerSee below what the rules in Croatia say about fixed-price and dynamic contracts and who has to offer them.
  3. Read the risks and the termsBefore you sign, the supplier must explain the costs and risks of a dynamic contract. Check the notice period and any exit fee.
  4. Review after a few monthsCompare your bills with what a fixed price would have cost. You can switch again under your contract terms.

📇 Who to contact

Alat za usporedbu cijena električne energije (HROTE); za plin: Alat za usporedbu cijena plina (HERA, cijeneplina.hera.hr) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.hrote.hr/alat-za-usporedbu
Hrvatska energetska regulatorna agencija (HERA)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +385 1 6323-777🔗 www.hera.hr

❓ Questions

Is a dynamic contract cheaper?

Only if you use a lot of power when prices are low. At peak times it can cost much more than a fixed price.

Do I need a smart meter?

Yes. Hourly prices need a meter that records your use per hour or per quarter hour.

Can a fixed price still go up?

Normally not during the fixed period, but taxes and network charges can change. The rules for Croatia are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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