Azerbaijan has introduced fixed monthly tariffs for electricity supply, following a decision by the Tariff Council.
The decision is based on the "Bill on Electric Power", which will enter into force on January 1, 2026. The changes aim to ensure a balanced distribution of fixed costs among consumers regardless of consumption levels.
The council noted that fixed monthly charges for electricity supply are widely applied in international practice. Such fees help cover infrastructure maintenance, service provision, and other operational costs, independent of the actual volume of energy consumed.
Under the new decision, the monthly fixed tariff for electricity has been set at 1 manat ($0.59) for households and non-household consumers using single-phase supply, and 3 manats ($1.76) for non-household consumers using three-phase supply.
The new tariffs will take effect from January 1, 2026.
