Following a NERSA decision, Eskom will implement two separate increases this year:
Direct customers will see an 8.76% increase from 1 April 2026. Municipal bulk customers follow with a 9.01% increase from 1 July 2026.
Key structural changes alongside the rate hike:
The Generation Capacity Charge fixed portion rises from 20% to 30%. Homepower and Homeflex customers will see service and administration fixed charges increase from 33.33% to 66.66% of total charge — phased in progressively.
Looking ahead: A further 8.83% increase is already anticipated for 2027/28, continuing a sustained pattern of above-inflation electricity price growth.
For a full rate breakdown, consult the official Eskom Schedule of Standard Prices for 1 April 2026.
One flag worth noting: the shift toward higher fixed charges is structurally significant. It reduces the benefit of cutting consumption — you pay more regardless of usage.
The core issue:
Fixed charges are being covered across all owners via the levy, while we recover consumption individually.