Superservicios warns of impact of intermediaries on final energy price and calls for review of tariff formation

Portafolio Journalist 04.28.2026 07:58 Updated: 04.28.2026 07:58

Superservicios warns of impact of intermediaries on final energy price and calls for review of tariff formation

TL;DR

  • The Superintendency of Public Utilities (Superservicios) has identified cost overruns and distortions in the wholesale electricity market due to intermediation.
  • Intermediation by pure commercializers adds an average of $59.58 per kWh to the final electricity tariff paid by users.
  • The participation of intermediation in the market has grown from approximately 9% in 2020 to an estimated 25% by 2026.
  • The analysis also noted high concentration of income and financial results within a small group of companies.
  • Superservicios has recommended that the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (Creg) review the impact of intermediation on tariffs.