The Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has officially approved the Maximum Allowed Revenues (MAR) for Kosovo’s primary energy sector actors—KOSTT, KEDS, and KESCO—for the 2026 fiscal year. In a significant move for consumers, the regulator announced that the current structure will prevent an increase in electricity tariffs for citizens.
According to the ERO board’s decision, the revenue caps have been set as follows:
- KOSTT: €76,444,000
- KEDS: €185,960,000 (This figure is notably 21% lower than the value initially requested by KEDS).
- KESCO: €442,228,000
Strategic Cost Distribution
Ymer Fejzullahu, Chairman of the ERO Board, clarified that the regulatory approach did not necessarily involve a reduction in operational costs, which remain documented in the reports. Instead, the ERO opted to distribute these costs over a two-year period to stabilize the market.
“The costs have been spread over a two-year period to ensure that energy security is not jeopardized for this year or the years to come,” Fejzullahu stated. He emphasized that this strategic distribution was essential to protect the integrity of the energy system while shielding the public from sudden price surges.
Protecting the Consumer
The ERO’s decision to set the KEDS revenue cap 21% lower than requested reflects an adjustment based on cost deviations from previous years. By carefully balancing the financial requirements of the operators with the economic reality of the citizens, the regulator has managed to maintain the status quo for household electricity bills.
The approval of these figures ensures that while the energy operators have the necessary funds to maintain the grid and supply, the financial burden will not be passed on to the public in the form of higher rates during the current cycle.
