Energy price
| Category | Until 31 Dec 2026 | From 1 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential: up to 6,000 kWh a month | 18 | 21 |
| Residential: above 6,000 | 30 | 33 |
| Commercial: up to 6,000 | 22 | 25 |
| Commercial: above 6,000 | 32 | 35 |
| Government | 32 | 35 |
| Industrial | 20 | 23 |
| Agricultural: up to 6,000 | 18 | 19 |
| Agricultural: above 6,000 | 22 | 23 |
| Charitable: up to 6,000 | 16 | 17 |
| Charitable: above 6,000 | 20 | 21 |
| Private health and education: up to 6,000 | 18 | 25 |
| Private health and education: above 6,000 | 18 | 35 |
Monthly fixed charge by breaker (SAR)
The current meter fee is 10 to 30 SAR by breaker. From 1 January 2027 a fixed tariff applies:
| Breaker (A) | Residential | Commercial, government, industrial, private | Agricultural, charitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 to under 100 | 70 | 350 | 140 |
| 100 to under 200 | 80 | 500 | 160 |
| 200 to under 300 | 90 | 700 | 180 |
| 300 and above | 100 | 900 | 200 |
Worked example
A home using 8,000 kWh in a month with a breaker under 100 A:
| Item (SAR) | Current tariff | From 1 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy value | 1,680.00 | 1,920.00 |
| Fixed charge | 10.00 | 70.00 |
| VAT 15% | 253.50 | 298.50 |
| Total | 1,943.50 | 2,288.50 |
What this means for a solar decision
A higher energy price raises the value of what you use directly from panels. The fixed charge is not reduced by a system, so any zero bill promise is wrong.
Calculate your bill on both tariffsSource: Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority, tariff category pages (sera.gov.sa), updated 2026/10/25, read 2026/11/06. Check the official text before any decision.