Las tarifas de energía bajaron más del 16% en gran parte del país y 28% en la región Caribe
Periodista Portafolio09.01.2026 16:02 Actualizado: 09.01.2026 16:51
TL;DR
- Colombia has seen a sustained reduction in electricity tariffs over the last two years.
- The government has reduced electricity costs by over 16% nationally and over 28% in the Colombian Caribbean.
- Monthly savings of up to $70,000 are being provided to millions of households.
- In 2025, eight out of twelve months showed annual decreases in electricity tariffs.
- Electricity prices are now growing below inflation, and actual annual tariff reductions have occurred.
- Average electricity costs in the Colombian Caribbean are $796/kWh for Air-e and $879/kWh for Afinia.
- The cumulative reduction in tariffs translates to average monthly savings of $30,000 to $70,000 for millions of residential users.
- The Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, affirmed that families are now paying less for electricity and have greater bill stability.
- The ministry's commitment is to continue working towards tariff justice for reasonable and sustainable prices for essential services.