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Electricity will rise 2.7% in the regulated market

Observador15 September 2026 at 19:53

Electricity will increase 2.7% in the regulated market from October. The regulator proceeded with an upward revision of electricity tariffs, reflecting the increase in costs in the energy sector.

The conflict in the Middle East is pointed out as the main cause of this increase. The geopolitical tension in the region caused natural gas prices to soar, whose impact has already been felt in the cost of electricity for consumers.

This rise represents a significant increase for regulated market consumers, who will see their electricity bills increase in the coming months. The knock-on effect of the increase in natural gas on international markets has thus translated into increased pressure on electricity prices.

Why this matters

Portuguese consumers in the regulated electricity market will see their bills rise 2.7% from October. This increase is a direct consequence of the conflict in the Middle East, which caused a rise in natural gas prices, whose cost is reflected in electricity tariffs for end users.

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