Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 9, 2026, from the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines, publishing the new maximum selling prices, before taxes, of liquefied petroleum gases by pipeline |
|---|---|
| Publication | July 20, 2026 |
| Effective date | July 21, 2026 |
| Affected parties | End users of piped LPG and liquefied petroleum gas distribution companies by pipeline |
| Category | Energy |
| Year | 2026 |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-15739 |
The price of piped LPG changes from July 21, 2026 and directly affects the invoice of any company or user consuming liquefied gas by network. The Resolution of July 9, 2026 from the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines sets the new maximum selling prices before taxes, with immediate application even for orders already placed.
The critical point for distribution companies and industrial customers: supplies pending execution on July 21 are subject to the new prices, which requires reviewing contracts, delivery notes and billing systems without delay.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution sets the maximum selling prices for LPG supplied by pipeline, before taxes. It establishes two major price blocks according to customer type:
| Concept | End users | Bulk distributors |
|---|---|---|
| Variable term | 80.7917 c€/kg | 65.8749 c€/kg |
| Fixed term | 1.60 €/month | — |
| Marketing cost | 36.7736 c€/kg | 21.8568 c€/kg |
Applicable taxes are applied to these prices according to the territory:
- Mainland and Balearic Islands: VAT and Hydrocarbon Tax.
- Canary Islands: IGIC (instead of VAT).
- Ceuta and Melilla: specific taxes of each autonomous city.
A key aspect of the resolution is the rule of operational retroactivity: any supply that was pending execution on July 21, 2026 —even if the order was placed earlier— is subject to the new prices. This means there is no grace period for orders in progress.
Economic and operational impact
For distribution companies, the impact is twofold: they must update selling prices to their end customers and review marketing margins. The marketing cost recognized for bulk distributors is 21.8568 c€/kg, compared to the 36.7736 c€/kg recognized in the end-user channel, a difference of 14.9168 c€/kg that reflects the different cost structure of each channel.
For industrial or commercial end users with high consumption, the variable term of 80.7917 c€/kg is the figure that determines most of the invoice. The fixed term of 1.60 €/month has marginal weight for consumers of certain volume, but can be relevant in installations with seasonal or low consumption.
The main operational risk is incorrect billing: applying previous prices to supplies executed from July 21 generates accounting discrepancies and possible claims. Distribution companies must ensure that their systems apply correct prorating when a billing period spans the change date.
Who does it affect?
- LPG distribution companies by pipeline: required to update rates, billing systems and customer contracts.
- End users of piped LPG: homes, homeowners associations, hotels, restaurants, industries and any installation connected to an LPG network.
- Bulk distributors: affected by the specific price of 65.8749 c€/kg and the marketing cost of 21.8568 c€/kg.
- Procurement managers and CFOs of companies with significant LPG consumption: must review the impact on their energy budget.
- Tax and accounting advisors managing energy billing for clients in territories with differentiated taxation (Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla).
Practical example
Imagine a restaurant company with a piped LPG installation that consumes 500 kg per month. With the new prices before taxes:
- Variable term: 500 kg × 80.7917 c€/kg = 403.96 €
- Fixed term: 1.60 €/month
- Total before taxes: 405.56 €/month
If this company had an order in progress on July 21 —for example, a delivery scheduled for July 22 made under the previous price—, the distributor must apply the new prices to that supply. If the distributor does not update its system in time and bills with the old rate, it must issue a corrective invoice.
For a bulk distributor supplying 10,000 kg in a period, the base calculation would be: 10,000 kg × 65.8749 c€/kg = 6,587.49 €, plus the recognized marketing cost of 21.8568 c€/kg = 2,185.68 €, totaling 8,773.17 € before taxes.
What should companies do now?
- Update billing systems with the new maximum prices from July 21, 2026: variable term 80.7917 c€/kg, fixed term 1.60 €/month for end users; 65.8749 c€/kg for bulk distributors.
- Review pending orders for execution as of July 21: all are subject to the new prices, regardless of when the order was placed.
- Apply correct prorating in billing periods that cross the change date (before and after July 21), as required by the resolution.
- Verify applicable taxation according to the supply territory: VAT and Hydrocarbon Tax on mainland and Balearic Islands; IGIC in Canary Islands; specific taxes in Ceuta and Melilla.
- Communicate the change to customers with active supply contracts, especially if the contract references previous prices, to avoid disputes or claims.
- Review energy budget if you are an end user with relevant consumption: recalculate monthly cost with the new variable term to adjust forecasts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of piped LPG for end users from July 21, 2026?
The variable term is 80.7917 c€/kg and the fixed term is 1.60 €/month, before taxes. The included marketing cost is 36.7736 c€/kg. Applicable taxes are applied to these amounts according to the territory (VAT and Hydrocarbon Tax on mainland and Balearic Islands, IGIC in Canary Islands, specific taxes in Ceuta and Melilla).
What LPG price applies to bulk distributors?
Bulk distributors have a price of 65.8749 c€/kg as the variable term, with a recognized marketing cost of 21.8568 c€/kg, always before taxes.
What happens with LPG orders placed before July 21 but not delivered?
The resolution is clear: all supplies pending execution on July 21 are subject to the new prices, even if the order is earlier. There is no grace period for orders in progress. Distribution companies must apply the new prices to any delivery made from that date.
How should distribution companies manage prorating when the billing period crosses July 21?
The resolution requires distribution companies to adapt their billing systems to correctly apply consumption prorating. This means calculating consumption corresponding to days before July 21 with previous prices and consumption from that date with new prices (80.7917 c€/kg for end users).
Do these LPG prices include VAT?
No. All prices set in this resolution are before taxes. Applicable taxes vary according to territory: VAT and Hydrocarbon Tax on mainland and Balearic Islands; IGIC in Canary Islands; and specific taxes in Ceuta and Melilla.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-15739