Regulatory changeIn effectEnergy excise dutiesNational

Gas distribution tariff contribution: flow-rate component added to the base

Decree No. 2026-742 of 6 August 2026 amends Decree No. 2005-123 of 14 February 2005 on the tariff contribution on electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution services (CTA): the gas CTA base now includes, where applicable, the standardised flow-rate component of the distribution tariff, in addition to the annual subscription. The decree adapts the regulations to the change in the base provided for in Article 18 of Law No. 2004-803 of 9 August 2004.

Measure originators

InitiatorEPR
Roland Lescure
Ensemble pour la République
Impact on public finances

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Effective date
8 August 2026

Measure impact

Natural gas customers on tariff options T1 to T3 with a meter above 40 Nm3/h (mainly businesses and multi-unit buildings): the CTA is also calculated on the flow-rate component of their distribution tariff from 8 August 2026.

Official references

Law number: Décret n° 2026-742 du 6 août 2026
Official Journal: JORF n° 0183 du 7 août 2026

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8 August 2026

Entry into force

Application

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Entrée en vigueur au lendemain de la publication
Completed
7 August 2026

Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication du décret n° 2026-742 au JORF n° 0183