TIRANA, December 17 –The Energy Regulatory Entity (ERE) kept retail electricity prices for end customers supplied by the Universal Service Supplier (FSHU) until December 31, 2026.

The ERE Board reviewed FSHU’s financial and economic indicators. They confirmed that current prices covered operating costs and ensured normal service in 2026.

Households consuming up to 700 kWh per month paid 8.4 Lekë/kWh. Households using more than 700 kWh per month paid 9.5 Lekë/kWh.

ERE extended the electricity tariff for charging electric vehicles at stations with over 11 kW installed capacity, connected at 0.4 kV, until the end of 2026.

The price at these charging points was 22 Lekë/kWh. Peak-hour rates reached 25.3 Lekë/kWh.

ERE said that if electricity distribution tariffs change, it would adjust retail prices for Universal Service customers according to the law.

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