The average electricity bill for Montenegrin 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 level was 16% above May’s €29.15. It was also 7.8% higher than the €31.34 recorded in June 2025.
EPCG, Montenegro’s state-owned power utility, reported household consumption of 119.2 million kWh. That figure represented a 13.17% month-on-month rise and a 3.87% year-on-year increase. The June data also show that consumption growth is starting to outpace the rise in the average bill.
Regional bill levels across Montenegro
Regional differences remained significant across municipalities. Kolašin recorded the lowest average monthly bill at €20.40. The coastal municipality of Kotor registered the highest average monthly bill at €43.90. The spread was attributed to differences in climate, household occupancy, tourism-related activity and electricity use for cooling.
Even with the monthly 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% fall within the €50–€100 range, while 4.23% face charges above €100.
EPCG discounts and drivers behind June changes
EPCG granted discounts to 150,613 customers with regular payment records. That total corresponds to approximately 36.3% of Montenegro’s consumer base. The discount mechanism is described as moderating the effective cost paid by compliant households and supporting the utility’s collection rate.
The June figures indicate that both consumption volume and tariff-period distribution contributed to the movement in charges. Household electricity use increased by more than 13% from May, while the average charge rose by 16%. For EPCG, summer demand adds domestic sales but also increases exposure to hydrological conditions and wholesale-market imports.
Montenegro’s household tariffs remain comparatively protected from daily market volatility . This means EPCG must manage the gap between regulated retail revenue and the cost of electricity required during expensive summer hours .
