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Yellow flag tariff takes effect in May, increasing electricity bills by R$ 1.885 per 100 kWh

2 sources · 27 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Aneel announced that the yellow tariff flag will be in effect in May, adding R$ 1.885 for every 100 kWh consumed on electricity bills. The change occurs due to reduced rainfall during the transition to the dry season, which decreases hydroelectric generation and requires greater activation of thermal power plants.

The yellow tariff flag represents less favorable conditions for electricity generation in Brazil. The change occurs due to reduced rainfall during the transition to the dry season, which decreases hydroelectric generation capacity and increases the need to activate more expensive thermoelectric plants.

1. What we know (4)

The yellow tariff flag takes effect in May with an additional charge of R$ 1.885 for every 100 kWh consumed

2 sources Diário de Pernambuco Exame

The change occurs due to reduced rainfall during the transition to the dry period, affecting hydroelectric generation

2 sources Diário de Pernambuco Exame

With lower hydroelectric generation, there is greater need to activate thermal power plants, which have higher costs

2 sources Diário de Pernambuco Exame

From January to April 2026, the tariff flag remained green, with no additional charges

1 source Exame
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Neoenergia Pernambuco released energy-saving guidelines for different household appliances

Reported by: Diário de Pernambuco
Did not cover: Exame

Aneel explained the tariff flag system with all levels and values

Reported by: Exame
Did not cover: Diário de Pernambuco
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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