In April 2026, the average household electricity bill in Montenegro was recorded at €31.78, marking a significant 20% decrease from March’s average of €39.73 and a slight 1.2% decline compared to the same month in the previous year, which saw an average of €32.15. This reduction in costs can be attributed to lower overall electricity consumption across the country.
The municipality of Žabljak reported the lowest average monthly bill at €20.2, while Kotor experienced the highest average bill, reaching €37.3. Such regional disparities highlight varying consumption patterns among different areas within Montenegro.
Data indicates that approximately 63.47% of households paid less than €30 for their electricity usage in April, with 18.13% falling into the €30 to €50 range, 14.44% between €50 and €100, and a small fraction, 3.97%, exceeding €100. This distribution reflects a significant portion of the population benefiting from lower electricity costs.
The reduction in bills coincides with a substantial discount program that benefited 163,271 regularly paying customers, representing around 39.5% of all electricity consumers in Montenegro. Such initiatives are crucial for easing financial burdens on households amid fluctuating energy prices.
<pMontenegro’s power utility, EPCG, reported that total household electricity consumption stood at 112.5 million kWh for April 2026. This figure reflects a decrease of 4.29% compared to April 2025 and a notable drop of 20.54% from March 2026, indicating a trend towards reduced energy usage among consumers.
