Prime Minister confirms extension of subsidy program. However, the price may increase
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has confirmed that the Norgespris program will continue after 2026. However, he did not guarantee that the current energy price will be maintained. The government is expected to announce the rate for 2027 in the autumn.
The Prime Minister confirmed the extension of the so-called Norgespris during a televised debate.
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Norgespris was launched on October 1, 2025, by Støre's government. The state program currently provides energy consumers with a fixed price of 50 øre per kilowatt-hour until the end of 2026. The program is set to run at least until 2029. However, the Prime Minister emphasizes that the price will be assessed separately before each subsequent year.
Norgespris stays. The price may change
Støre spoke about the future of the program during a TV 2 broadcasted debate with Progress Party (Frp) leader Sylvi Listhaug. The Prime Minister, representing the Norwegian Labour Party (Ap), emphasized that the government had previously announced the continuation of Norgespris until 2029. However, each year a new proposal regarding the rate will be presented. According to Støre, the program gives households greater predictability in energy expenses.
The Prime Minister did not rule out a price change from 2027. He said the government needs to analyze forecasts and, based on them, decide on the rate. The decision has not been predetermined for the entire four-year period. The new proposal is to be presented in the autumn.
The Prime Minister did not rule out a price change from 2027. He said the government needs to analyze forecasts and, based on them, decide on the rate. The decision has not been predetermined for the entire four-year period. The new proposal is to be presented in the autumn.
Electricity prices in Norway remain unstable due to energy turmoil in Europe and weather conditions.Photo: Pixabay
Listhaug awaits the rate. The debate also concerns fuels
The lack of a specific price for 2027 became one of the topics of the debate. Listhaug stated that only after the new rate is presented will it be possible to assess the government's proposal. She therefore did not comment on the announcement of the program's extension as an ultimately beneficial solution. She replied that she first wants to see the price presented by the cabinet.
The conversation also shifted to fuel prices. From September 1, fuel discounts will end, which means higher costs for users of combustion engine cars. Støre admitted that the increase in some prices is felt by residents, but at the same time pointed to the government's responsibility for conducting responsible economic policy. Frp, on the other hand, supports the continued application of fuel price reductions.
The conversation also shifted to fuel prices. From September 1, fuel discounts will end, which means higher costs for users of combustion engine cars. Støre admitted that the increase in some prices is felt by residents, but at the same time pointed to the government's responsibility for conducting responsible economic policy. Frp, on the other hand, supports the continued application of fuel price reductions.
Listhaug explained that Frp's position does not stem from a desire to maintain extraordinary crisis measures. According to her, the party wants to pursue policies that allow residents and businesses to keep more of their own money. The entire TV 2 debate was primarily devoted to the impact of politics on Norwegian household finances.
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