Representatives of the Association of Employers of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the FBiH Chamber of Crafts announced the start of talks with the FBiH Government on electricity prices for business entities in 2027. This initiative followed a meeting with the leadership of Elektroprivreda BiH, where they discussed supply conditions and electricity prices for the coming year.
The General Director of Elektroprivreda BiH, Sanel Buljubašić, Executive Director for Supply and Trade, Nevad Ikanović, and Executive Director for Production, Fahrudin Tanović, attended the meeting, as well as representatives of employers and craftsmen.
Elektroprivreda BiH explained that, as a market supplier, they have a legal obligation to align electricity offers with market conditions and applicable regulatory rules.
Considering that Bosnia and Herzegovina does not have an organized electricity exchange, price movements are tracked through regional exchanges, which serve as indicators of market trends.
According to the statements of Elektroprivreda BiH, the electricity prices on the market are significantly higher than last year. However, the company claims that it offered business entities for 2027 significantly more favorable prices than those on the market, aiming to preserve business stability and the competitiveness of the domestic economy.
What about Craftsmen?
When it comes to craftsmen, Elektroprivreda BiH states that electricity supply is already contracted for the period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
For customers who lost the right to public supply service for the first time, the contracts cover the period from July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
During the meeting, it was highlighted that the interests of Elektroprivreda BiH and business entities should not be opposed, since they are interconnected and their operations directly affect the stability of the overall economy.
Elektroprivreda BiH highlighted that it is its responsibility to ensure a reliable electricity supply, preserve production capacity and enable sustainable operations.
On the other hand, the craftsmen are trying to preserve production, competitiveness, the existing working positions and new investment opportunities.
Employers and Craftsmen Announce Discussions with the FBiH Government
Taking into account the difficult circumstances under which the FBiH power system operates, as well as the legal obligations of Elektroprivreda BiH when setting prices for market customers, representatives of the Employers’ Association and the Chamber of Crafts announced that they will initiate talks with the Government of the Federation of BiH.
The goal is to consider the issue of electricity prices for the economy in 2027, taking into account both the needs of business entities and the obligations of Elektroprivreda BiH, N1 writes.
