# Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households 29 September 2026 at 10:51 > The Spanish Government intervenes to limit gas tariff increases and cap butane cylinder prices to protect over three million consumers. The Spanish Government will limit the increase of the **Tarifa de Último Recurso** (TUR) gas tariff to 15% from 1 October. Without this intervention by the [Ministry for Ecological Transition](), bills for over 3.1 million households would have risen by over 45%. A new decree, to be approved by the [Council of Ministers]() on 29 September 2026, also caps butane cylinders at 19.55 euros until June 2027. This affects seven million users, with the current price at 18.84 euros, amidst rising costs due to Middle East conflict. European gas prices now exceed 70 euros per MWh, up from 30 euros before the crisis. While the government acts to protect consumers, EU Energy Commissioner [Dan Jorgensen]() has advised member states against measures that could stimulate hydrocarbon demand. **European Union** #EnergyPrices [#SpainEconomy]() #GasTariff [#CostOfLiving]() [#EnergyCrisis]() ## Related news ## [Spain approves new Financia Europa savings plans]() 30 September 2026 at 12:32 ## [Spain restores fuel subsidies via royal decree]() 30 September 2026 at 08:41 ## [OCU report: Supermarket prices up 39.5% since 2021]() 28 September 2026 at 12:44 ## [Feijóo proposes zero VAT on basic food items]() 25 September 2026 at 15:56 ## [OCU Study: Spanish Grocery Costs Rise to €6,602]() 25 September 2026 at 12:45