Household electricity and natural gas prices in Hungary are consistently the lowest in Europe. The utility cost cut scheme has proved its worth over the last ten years and the government will introduce innovative measures next year in order to maintain it. Household utility tariffs will remain unchanged. The Hungarian government's utility cost reduction scheme continued to play a key role in helping households manage their energy costs. The scheme, introduced ten years ago, aims to ensure that households can afford energy while reducing the impact of market fluctuations.