Electricity prices in Malta (2026): Enemalta residential tariff
Malta has some of the most stable household electricity prices in Europe: the Enemalta residential rates have not changed since March 2014. This page explains how the annual bands work and lets you estimate your bill from your monthly consumption.
| Item | kWh | Amount |
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Enemalta residential tariff 2026
The Residential tariff applies to a primary residence with registered residents. Prices rise by band as your annual consumption grows. The bands are cumulative over the year and are applied pro rata to each bill according to the number of days it covers.
| Annual consumption band | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 – 2,000 kWh a year | 0.1047 €/kWh |
| 2,001 – 6,000 kWh a year | 0.1298 €/kWh |
| 6,001 – 10,000 kWh a year | 0.1607 €/kWh |
| 10,001 – 20,000 kWh a year | 0.3420 €/kWh |
| Above 20,000 kWh a year | 0.6076 €/kWh |
- Service charge per meter: €65 a year for a single-phase supply or €195 a year for three-phase, charged pro rata on each bill.
- VAT at 5% is already included in every rate and in the service charge.
How much is an electricity bill in Malta?
Bills are issued by ARMS roughly every two months. Estimates for a single-phase supply on the Residential tariff, without the eco-reduction:
| Monthly consumption | Bill (two months) | Per month | Average per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 kWh | € 42.24 | € 21.12 | 0.1408 €/kWh |
| 200 kWh | € 54.39 | € 27.19 | 0.1360 €/kWh |
| 300 kWh | € 80.35 | € 40.17 | 0.1339 €/kWh |
| 400 kWh | € 106.31 | € 53.15 | 0.1329 €/kWh |
| 600 kWh | € 164.41 | € 82.20 | 0.1370 €/kWh |
How the annual bands are applied to each bill
The first 2,000 kWh you use in a year cost €0.1047 each, the next 4,000 kWh €0.1298, and so on. Because ARMS bills about every 61 days, each bill gets the proportional share of every band: roughly 334 kWh at the lowest rate on a two-month bill. A household that uses 200 kWh a month (2,400 kWh a year) therefore pays the first rate on most of its consumption and the second rate on the rest.
The jump between the fourth and the fifth band is large: above 10,000 kWh a year the price rises to €0.3420, and above 20,000 kWh to €0.6076. Heavy users of air conditioning or electric water heating in summer are the ones who reach these bands.
The eco-reduction
Households on the Residential tariff at a primary residence can receive the eco-reduction, applied pro rata on annual consumption:
- A single-person household gets 25% off all consumption if it uses less than 2,000 kWh a year.
- Households of two or more people qualify if they use no more than 1,750 kWh per person a year. They get 25% off the first 1,000 units and 15% off the remaining 750 units per person.
The reduction is lost if the thresholds are exceeded. Our calculator does not apply it, so eligible households will pay less than the estimate.
Why prices have not changed since 2014
The current band rates were set by Legal Notice 108/2014 and still appear unchanged on Enemalta's tariff page (updated February 2026). The government's policy of stable energy prices, financed through state energy support, was maintained in the 2026 budget, so Maltese households were shielded from the 2022–2023 European price spike.
Other details worth knowing: paying by direct debit gives a discount of 2% of each invoice or €3, whichever is higher; at least two bills a year are based on actual meter readings and the rest may be estimates; and a different tariff applies to properties that are not a primary residence, which this page does not cover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of electricity per kWh in Malta in 2026?
On the Enemalta Residential tariff, the first 2,000 kWh a year cost €0.1047 per kWh, from 2,001 to 6,000 kWh €0.1298, from 6,001 to 10,000 kWh €0.1607, from 10,001 to 20,000 kWh €0.3420 and above that €0.6076. VAT at 5% is included.
Is there a standing charge on Maltese electricity bills?
Yes, an annual service charge per meter of €65 for a single-phase supply and €195 for three-phase, charged pro rata on each bill.
How often does ARMS send electricity bills?
Normally every two months, about six bills a year. The annual bands and the eco-reduction are applied pro rata according to the number of days each bill covers.
Who qualifies for the eco-reduction?
Households on the Residential tariff at their primary residence that stay below the consumption thresholds: under 2,000 kWh a year for one person, or up to 1,750 kWh per person a year for larger households.
Have electricity prices in Malta gone up?
No. The residential band rates have been unchanged since March 2014 and the 2026 budget kept the price-stability policy.
Official sources
- Residential property services: tariffs, service charges and eco-reduction — Enemalta plc
- Tariffs, billing and payments — Enemalta plc
- Comparison of crude oil prices and electricity tariffs (Legal Notice 108/2014) — National Audit Office Malta
Tariffs change by official decision. We review this page periodically, but always check the latest decision of the regulator or your distributor before making decisions.