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Checked 2026-09-27

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

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 Croatia

Regulated price

From 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 the government caps the household electricity energy price for all suppliers: 0.091324 EUR/kWh single tariff (VT 0.097189 / NT 0.047688) up to 3,000 kWh per six months; above that 35% more. Household gas on public service stays subsidised and unchanged.

Uredba o mjerama za stabilnost domaćeg tržišta energije (cijena struje); javna usluga opskrbe plinom (HERA) 🔗 narodne-novine.nn.hr
Official source: narodne-novine.nn.hr · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

You can choose any electricity supplier; HEP Elektra provides the regulated universal service. For gas you can take a market offer or stay on the public service supply in your area at a HERA-set price. HERA is consulting on a new gas model and price deregulation from 1 October 2027.

Official source: hera.hr · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Croatia 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

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
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

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Croatia 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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