by croatiaweek
September 16, 2025
in
ZAGREB, 16 September 2025 – The Croatian Government today adopted its ninth package of support measures to protect households and the economy from rising costs, worth a total of €175 million.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković confirmed at the start of the government session that the package marks a gradual phasing out of energy subsidies for electricity and gas, RTL Danas reports.
“As we announced, we are adopting the ninth package of measures to assist citizens, businesses and institutions in meeting their energy-related obligations. The total value is €175 million,” Plenković said.
Gradual withdrawal of subsidies
Explaining the move, the Prime Minister noted that stabilisation of energy prices on the market, along with a wider EU trend of phasing out emergency measures, created conditions for a gradual withdrawal.
Croatia had introduced subsidies at the peak of the energy crisis in 2021–2022, when gas prices soared from €20 to as high as €338 per megawatt hour. Since then, prices have stabilised to an average of €42.5.
What changes from October and November?
For households, the changes will mean a gradual increase in monthly bills, although costs will still remain below market rates thanks to continued state support.
• Electricity:
A typical monthly bill of €50 had been reduced to €40.65 under the subsidies, saving households an average of €112 annually. From 1 November, this will rise to €43.65, and from 1 January to €45.61.
• Gas:
A standard household bill of €50 had been reduced by 16% to €42. From 1 October, this will increase to €46.
• District heating:
Average monthly bills currently stand at €37.75 instead of €46.20, saving households around €102 per year. From October, the cost will rise to €41.53, still remaining nearly €5 below the market price due to ongoing subsidies.
The €175 million support package represents the government’s continuing effort to ease the impact of higher energy costs while aligning Croatia’s policies with broader European trends.
“This package reflects both the stabilisation of energy markets and our responsibility to ensure a balanced exit from extraordinary subsidies, while still protecting citizens,” Plenković said.