In March 2026, the average household electricity bill in Montenegro stood at €39.73, marking an 8.1% decrease from February’s average of €43.25. However, this figure reflects a 3.2% increase compared to the same month last year, when bills averaged €38.48. This fluctuation highlights ongoing trends in energy pricing and consumption patterns within the region.
The municipality of Žabljak reported the lowest average monthly electricity bill at €20.3, while households in Tivat faced the highest costs, with an average bill of €50.1. Such disparities indicate significant regional variations in electricity pricing and consumption.
Consumption data reveals that 57.98% of households paid less than €30 for their electricity usage in March, with an additional 15.65% of consumers billed between €30 and €50. Meanwhile, 18.35% of households encountered bills ranging from €50 to €100, and 8.02% received bills exceeding €100, underscoring a diverse economic impact on consumers.
The national power utility, EPCG, reported total household consumption of 141.6 million kWh for March 2026. This represents a modest increase of 1.14% compared to March 2025, although it indicates a decrease of 6.59% from the previous month’s figures, suggesting seasonal fluctuations in energy demand.
A notable aspect of the market is the discount scheme benefiting 152,313 regularly paying customers, which constitutes approximately 36.9% of all electricity consumers in Montenegro. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to support consumers amidst fluctuating energy prices and consumption dynamics.
