This is how the electricity and gas bill will change in 2026
With 2026 just released, many are beginning to try to fulfill those goals they have set. Perhaps one of the most requested is save. The truth is that with the new year, many products go up and down in price. Rent, mortgage, shopping basket, bills…There are many expenses that households have every month, but between The bills that most worry Spaniards are for electricity and gas.
The truth is that despite the price increase that has been made in services such as the supply of drinking water, garbage rates in large cities or telecommunications, the rise of renewable energies and the lowering of gas prices can make the pocket of the Spanish people breathe some more.
What is going to happen with the electricity and gas bill
Even though the electricity bill starts with an increase in the fixed part of the billthe price is expected to drop. It should be noted that the Ministry of Ecological Transition proposed an increase of 10.5% in the charges of this invoice and the CNMV approved the increase in tolls. This increase is expected to be offset in the bill by the reduction in the cost of electricity. In fact, there are estimates that speak of a price of electricity in 2026 of 56.8 euros per megawatt hour.
For their part, marketers can begin to pass on to customers the anti-blackout surcharge that Red Eléctrica requires. Nevertheless, From this ministry they expect the electricity bill to fall between 5-10%which would be a relief for thousands of families.
As for the gasIt should be noted that today it is at a low price due to excess supply. Everything indicates that, if there are no major changes in the market, it will remain that way this year. However, it is expected that the free market rate suffers an increase of 11% in access tolls. This could mean about 15 euros more in homes.
