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The new pricing system will become active from Jan. 1, 2027. News outlet Index says the discounted annual threshold is 2,523 kWh for households and 4,606 kWh for microbusinesses, meaning only consumers exceeding these levels, and with flexible, high‑consumption devices such as EV chargers or air‑conditioners, may benefit.
The “D” tariff competes with the current HUF 70/kWh market price, while the “A1” rate remains around HUF 36/kWh, far below procurement costs.
Switching requires a smart meter capable of quarter‑hour or hourly measurement, and limited smart‑meter coverage will restrict early adoption.
MVM stresses that customers can return to universal pricing at any time, but the small number of potenti al switchers may prevent meaningful retail competition in the household electricity market.
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