The EU recommends that electricity and gas companies clearly and concisely explain the main contract terms for energy supply
08 May 2026
Effective: 30 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Energy retailers, domestic consumers and small businesses with supply contracts
Summary
The European Commission recommends that energy supply contracts include a clear summary of their main conditions so that consumers can better compare and understand what they are contracting.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The European Commission issues a non-binding recommendation addressed to Member States and energy supply companies to include a standardized summary of the main contractual conditions in supply contracts. The objective is to improve transparency and facilitate comparison between offers by domestic consumers and small b…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601008: Recomendación (UE) 2026/1008 de la Comisión, de 30 de abril de 2026, sobre el resumen de las condiciones contractuales principales de los contratos de suministro de energía