The support limit in electricity is dropping: who will pay more in 2027, and why?

Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) will cut the annual consumption threshold for households to qualify for subsidized electricity tariffs to 3,000 kWh from 4,000 kWh starting in 2027, a move affecting millions of residential subscribers. The new limit equates to roughly 250 kWh per month, close to the baseline consumption of a four-person family. Households exceeding the cap will be shifted to market-based pricing for their entire electricity consumption rather than just the excess. The decision matters because it narrows the pool of consumers shielded from wholesale price swings and could raise bills for higher-usage homes. Watch for EPDK’s final tariff schedules and any adjustment to the phase-in timeline ahead of 2027.