Montenegro’s average household electricity bill increased to €42.36 in July 2026, up from €33.80 in June. The July figure was also 5.4% higher year on year, compared with €40.19 in July 2025.
Municipal differences in average monthly charges
The national average masked variation across municipalities. Pljevlja recorded the lowest average monthly bill at €21.40, while Ulcinj had the highest at €69.60.
Bills distribution across household payment brackets
Even with the higher national average, more than half of households stayed in the lowest billing bracket. Around 55.6% of households will pay less than €30. Another 19.74% face bills between €30 and €50, while 17.38% will pay between €50 and €100. A further 7.28% will receive bills above €100.
Discount eligibility and household consumption changes
Payment discounts remained a factor in the retail market. A total of 133,660 regularly paying customers qualified for a discount, equivalent to around 32.1% of Montenegro’s consumers.
The increase in bills coincided with higher electricity use by households. EPCG said households consumed 147.8 million kWh during July, which was 23.94% more than in June and 2.75% more than in July 2025.
Seasonality and regional variation during summer demand
The data indicate a seasonal effect on household consumption and payments. Monthly household consumption rose at almost the same pace as the average bill, while the year-on-year consumption increase was relatively modest compared with the larger rise in average payment.
The higher average bill in Ulcinj also reflected geographical differences in summer electricity demand across Montenegro’s coastal and northern municipalities.
