New electricity and gas market rules are taking effect across the EU. They aim to make Europe’s energy systemcleaner,more secureandresilient.Theyprotect citizensfrom energy price spikesand give them stronger rightsandcontrolover their energy choices.

Revised electricity market rules: more choice and protection

The 2022 energy crisis exposed consumers and businesses to extreme price volatility, with record gas prices and soaring electricity bills. The reform of the EUelectricity market rulesaims to make the energy market more resilient, boost renewables, betterprotect consumers, and enhance Europe’s competitiveness.

A cleaner and more secure European gas market

The newgas market rulessupport the gradual replacement of fossil gas with renewable and low-carbon gases, particularly hydrogen.

The new rules for the electricity market apply from 17 July 2026, while those for the gas market will apply from 5 August 2026.