Montenegro’s average electricity bill for households rose to €33.80 in June 2026. The increase was linked to higher seasonal consumption as warmer weather lifted residential demand. The average bill was 16% above May’s €29.15. It was also 7.8% higher than the €31.34 recorded in June 2025.
Consumption and billing changes reported by EPCG
State-owned power utility EPCG reported household consumption of 119.2 million kWh. That figure represented a 13.17% month-on-month increase. It also showed a 3.87% year-on-year rise.
The June data indicate that consumption growth is starting to outpace the change in the average bill. Household electricity use increased by more than 13% from May, while the average charge rose by 16%. The figures were described as reflecting both higher volume and changes in how consumption is distributed across tariff periods.
Bills vary across municipalities
Regional differences remained substantial across Montenegro’s municipalities. Kolašin recorded the lowest average monthly bill at €20.40. The coastal municipality of Kotor registered the highest at €43.90.
The spread was attributed to differences in climate, household occupancy, tourism-related activity and electricity use for cooling. These factors were cited as drivers behind the variation in average charges between inland and coastal areas.
Distribution of household charges and EPCG discounts
Despite the month-on-month increase, most bills stayed relatively low. Approximately 62.63% of households are expected to pay less than €30. Another 19.19% will receive bills between €30 and €50. A further 13.95% falls within the €50–€100 range, while 4.23% face charges above €100.
EPCG granted discounts to 150,613 customers with regular payment records. This represented approximately 36.3% of Montenegro’s consumer base. The discount mechanism was described as moderating the effective cost paid by compliant households and supporting the utility’s collection rate.
Summer demand, regulated tariffs and market exposure
EPCG said summer demand provides additional domestic sales while increasing exposure to hydrological conditions and wholesale-market imports. The utility’s household tariffs were described as comparatively protected from daily market volatility. This leaves EPCG managing the difference between regulated retail revenue and the cost of electricity needed during expensive summer hours.
