13.10.2025 12:28
The Energy Market Regulatory Authority is preparing to reduce the consumption limit under the last resort supply tariff from 5,000 kWh to 3,000 kWh annually. Following this decision, those who consume more than 3,000 kWh will pay for electricity at a price closer to its actual cost. With the removal of state support, the monthly electricity bill, which currently amounts to 662 TL, is expected to rise to 1,483 TL by 2026.
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The countdown for the new period in electricity tariffs has begun. With the annual consumption limit being reduced from 5,000 kWh to 3,000 kWh, high-consumption subscribers will pay the real cost of electricity starting from January 2026. According to experts, this regulation will directly affect 15% of households, and bills are expected to increase by an average of 60%.
ANNUAL LIMIT 3000 KWH
Currently, the annual consumption limit of 5,000 kWh is being reduced to 3,000 kWh. Fakir Hüseyin Erdoğan, Secretary General of the Electricity Distribution Services Association (Elder), stated that the application known as the last resort supply tariff came to the agenda last year and was implemented as of February this year, saying, "Accordingly, residential subscribers consuming more than 5,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity can no longer benefit from the energy price subsidies provided by the public. The new regulation will lower this limit. Therefore, some high-consumption households that previously benefited from support will start paying for electricity at its real cost by 2026."
NEW TARIFF TO COME INTO EFFECT IN 2026
The new model prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is expected to be implemented as of January 1, 2026, and the changes are anticipated to reflect in the February 2026 bills.
HERE IS THE BILL TO BE PAID IN THE NEW YEAR
According to the new tariff; a household consuming 250 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month currently pays 662 TL. With the removal of state support above 3,000 kWh, this amount is expected to rise to approximately 1,483 TL with an increase of about 124% by 2026. Similarly, the current electricity bill of 973 TL will reach 2,137 TL, and the bill of 1,128 TL will rise to 2,462 TL.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SUPPORT?
In the new system, some groups will not be exempt from support. Those who will continue to benefit from support are as follows:
- Temporary accommodation centers affiliated with AFAD
- Water facilities belonging to village legal entities
- Agricultural irrigation subscriptions
- Places of worship and cemevis
- Municipality service buildings
- Associations and foundations
- Families of martyrs and combat/disabled veterans
- Consumers living on devices due to health reasons
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