After the Regulator Commission for Energy in FBiH (FERK) rejected a three-tier pricing model that did not foresee an increase for most consumers (about 60%), Elektroprivreda BiH proposed a linear increase in electricity prices for households and other consumption categories.

The proposed linear increase is 10% for households and 8.1% for other consumption at 0.4 kV, including energy and grid charges. Elektroprivreda BiH emphasizes the urgency of maintaining the integrity of the energy system to ensure operational stability and continuous electricity supply to all customers.

General Director of Elektroprivreda BiH, Sanel Buljubasic, stated that despite FERK's rejection of the three-tier model, Elektroprivreda BiH will work with the FBiH government to find the best solutions for subsidizing vulnerable categories of the population. He added, “The three-tier pricing model was a good and sustainable proposal for the electricity supply system and for our citizens. Even with the increase, our customers will pay the lowest electricity price in the region.”

FERK had previously noted that the proposed blue tariff (268 to 1,000 kWh) was more than 50% higher than the green tariff (up to 268 kWh) for energy alone, excluding grid charges. However, Elektroprivreda BiH's analysis showed that the actual difference is much smaller when grid charges are included.

“Besides the error in calculating the average price difference with the three-tier increase, FERK failed to independently propose an increase or price adjustment as required by regulations. The rejection of the three-tier pricing model, designed to encourage more efficient electricity use and reduce consumption, necessitated a new approach to ensure system stability and functionality,” they stated.

Elektroprivreda BiH highlighted that the linear price increase proposal was carefully considered in light of current economic and market conditions, aiming to balance the need for system sustainability and operational readiness of electricity production facilities.