Struja poskupljuje sledeće godine

December 24, 2025

TL;DR

Household electricity prices will increase next year, with adjustments tied to inflation plus one percentage point.
Tariff adjustments are necessary for the financial sustainability of state energy companies to cover costs and investment needs.
Fees paid by Elektrodistribucija and Elektromreža Srbije to EPS for losses will increase from 70 to 80 euros per MWh by October 2026.
The functioning of Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) is a central macroeconomic stability issue, with potential fiscal impacts of 1-2% of GDP from fuel supply disruptions.
The state taking over Russian ownership in NIS could cost between 500 million and 2 billion euros.
Total domestic debt increased significantly, with "Putevi Srbije" being a major contributor due to unauthorized projects.
The IMF warns that internal political developments, including ongoing protests, pose a test to Serbia's macroeconomic practice.
Populist policies and delayed structural reforms are risks associated with political pressures and potential early elections.
Measures like trade margin restrictions are criticized for not addressing underlying causes of high prices and potentially undermining market economy trust.
Deviating from agreed reform goals could jeopardize economic stability and foreign investor confidence.

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