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

Las tarifas de energía bajaron más del 16% en gran parte del país y 28% en la región Caribe

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.