In March 2026, the average electricity bill for households in Montenegro reached €39.73, marking an 8.1% decrease from February’s figure of €43.25. However, this reflects a 3.2% increase compared to the same month in the previous year, when bills averaged €38.48. This fluctuation highlights ongoing trends in energy pricing amidst changing consumption patterns.
The distribution of electricity bills across municipalities reveals significant disparities. The lowest average monthly bill was reported in Žabljak, amounting to €20.3, while households in Tivat faced the highest average costs at €50.1. Such variations may be influenced by factors such as local energy infrastructure and consumption habits.
A detailed analysis of household billing shows that 57.98% of consumers paid less than €30 for their electricity usage during March 2026. Additionally, 15.65% of households incurred costs ranging from €30 to €50, while 18.35% found themselves within the €50–€100 bracket. Notably, 8.02% of customers received bills exceeding €100, indicating a segment of the population facing higher energy costs.
The state-owned utility company, EPCG, reported a total household electricity consumption of 141.6 million kWh for March 2026, which is an increase of 1.14% compared to March 2025 but represents a decline of 6.59% from February 2026 figures. This data suggests fluctuations in energy demand that may correlate with seasonal changes or economic activity.
An important aspect of the current energy landscape is the discount scheme benefiting approximately 152,313 regularly paying customers. This initiative accounts for about 36.9% of all electricity consumers in Montenegro, reflecting efforts to alleviate financial pressures on households amid rising energy costs.
