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Electricity bill rises 2.7% from October 1st
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Electricity bill rises 2.7% from October 1st

Jornal de Negócios15 September 2026 at 19:23

ERSE revised upwards the electricity tariff value in the regulated market, which represents an increase of 2.7% from October 1st. This adjustment raises the cumulative rise in 2026 to 1.7%. Last year had recorded an increase of only 1%, so this year's growth is significantly higher.

Why this matters

Consumers in Portugal face a new increase in the electricity bill, which weighs on the family budget. The worsening compared to the previous year suggests a trend of rising energy costs that may affect consumption decisions and household economy.

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