The energy crisis affecting the country is expected to continue and may deepen further. According to data published by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), during September this year the gross electricity available amounted to 444.92 GWh, while electricity consumption reached 348.667 GWh — an increase of 1.47% compared to the same month last year.
KAS data also show that electricity imports in September 2025 amounted to 316.8 GWh, while electricity exports during the same period reached 268.22 GWh.
Meanwhile, coal production in September 2025 stood at approximately 515.61 thousand tons, representing a decrease of 14.05% compared to the same month last year.
Energy expert Adhurim Haxhimusa has also commented on the situation, noting a significant increase when comparing the first quarter of this year with the same period last year. According to him, Kosovo may face the need to adjust electricity tariffs for 2026.
“Based on data from Kosovo Customs, around €125 million worth of electricity was imported in the first quarter of 2025, compared to approximately €45 million during the first quarter of 2024. This represents an enormous increase — nearly a tripling of imports. What is even more concerning is that these imports occurred before the renovation process of ‘Kosova B’ began. This raises serious concerns that tariff adjustments for electricity may be necessary in 2026,” Haxhimusa stated.
On the other hand, the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has announced that the review of electricity tariffs for 2026 will begin at the end of this month.
“The tariff review will be conducted according to the schedules set out in the Rule on Tariff and Price Setting. The process is expected to begin at the end of this month and continue until the end of March 2026,” the ERO stated.
The increase in electricity imports has also been accompanied by the dominance of a single company in the market, sparking debate and accusations among political parties.
Haxhimusa emphasized that greater transparency from the Energy Regulatory Office could easily clarify these concerns.
“This situation could be resolved or further escalated if the Energy Regulatory Office publicly disclosed where these imports are coming from. If the regulator does not already have this data, it can easily require traders to provide information on the origin of imports and the routes used to deliver electricity to end consumers,” he said.
Electricity pricing has been one of the most debated issues in Kosovo in recent years. Many political parties and energy experts have placed responsibility on the government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
Public dissatisfaction with electricity price increases has also been expressed through protests, with citizens demanding that prices not rise further, stressing that current tariffs already represent a heavy burden on households.
The last electricity price increase occurred earlier this year, exceeding 16%.
