Gas contract and packages

The gas network operator ensures to the customer that the transportation of natural gas is safe and secure. As a general rule, there is one network operator in each area, so the customer cannot choose their own network service provider. There are currently 26 gas distribution network operators in Estonia. Unlike the network service, each customer can choose the gas supplier of their choice. Different gas dealers offer different terms and prices and each customer can choose the one that suits them best. If you were previously affiliated with one of the gas dealers in the area, there is no longer any such restriction. Changing the gas trader does not involve a change of the network operator.

Changing your gas provider does not affect the network service charge. The gas network charges are regulated nationally and the network service tariffs are approved by the Competition Authority. Therefore, the network operator cannot change the price solely due to the change of the gas supplier.

Gas excise duty does not depend on the change of gas traders. The rate of excise duty on natural gas is fixed by law and is the same for all gas sellers or network operators.

When you change your gas seller, it will not affect how you forward your consumption data – the procedure will remain exactly the same. Your new gas seller will calculate your bill on the basis of your consumption data, which it receives from the network operator. Your consumption is based on the monthly readings from your gas meter, which you forward to your network operator.

A change of gas trader will not lead to a disruption of gas supply.