The Anti-Blackout Surcharge on Electricity Bills to Remain Almost Throughout 2026

The decision to maintain the anti-blackout surcharge on electricity bills until almost all of 2026 is part of a broader context of energy transition and challenges for the security of the electricity supply in many regions of the world. Combined cycle power plants, which mainly operate on natural gas, play a critical role as backup in the electrical system, especially due to their ability to quickly adjust their energy output in response to demand fluctuations or the variability of renewable sources such as solar and wind. The maintenance of the surcharge reflects, among other factors, the volatility in fossil fuel prices, especially natural gas, which has experienced significant increases in recent years, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and problems in the global supply chain. Moreover,...