Electricity Prices in Rwanda
Industry and large users
| Customer category | Yearly use | FRW per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Small industry, large hotels, data centres | 5,000 to 100,000 kWh (hotels over 660,000 kWh) | 175 |
| Medium industry, water pumping and treatment | 100,000 to 1 million kWh | 133 |
| Large industry, public EV charging | 1 million kWh and above | 110 |
| Steel, mining and cement | 1 million kWh and above | 97 |
Source: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: Public notice on electricity end-user tariffs, October 20251
Industrial customers without a smart meter can buy prepaid electricity at flat rates: FRW 175 for small, FRW 156 for medium and FRW 124 per kWh for large industry.1
Maximum demand charges
| Industry | Peak, 6 to 11 pm | Shoulder, 8 am to 6 pm | Off-peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 11,017 | 4,008 | 0 |
| Medium | 10,514 | 3,588 | 0 |
| Large, and steel, mining and cement | 7,184 | 2,004 | 0 |
Source: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: Public notice on electricity end-user tariffs, October 20251
Charges are in FRW per kVA per month and apply to industrial customers with smart meters. Shifting heavy loads to the night avoids them.
Shops, offices and other users
| Customer category | FRW per kWh |
|---|---|
| Non-residential, up to 100 kWh a month | 355 |
| Non-residential, above 100 kWh a month | 376 |
| Telecom towers | 289 |
| Broadcasters | 276 |
| Hotels, under 660,000 kWh a year | 239 |
| Health facilities and schools | 214 |
Source: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: Public notice on electricity end-user tariffs, October 20251
Homes
| Monthly use | FRW per kWh |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 kWh | 89 |
| 21 to 50 kWh | 310 |
| Above 50 kWh | 369 |
Source: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: Public notice on electricity end-user tariffs, October 20251
What changed in October 2025
The October 2025 review raised most tariffs. Small industry went from FRW 134 to 175, medium industry from 103 to 133 and large industry from 94 to 110 per kWh. RURA reviews the tariffs from time to time, so check the latest public notice before you sign a long-term budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does electricity cost for industry?
FRW 97 to 175 per kWh depending on yearly use, VAT excluded, since 1 October 2025.
What do shops and offices pay?
FRW 355 to 376 per kWh, VAT excluded.
Who sets the tariffs?
The regulator, RURA. Rwanda Energy Group sells the electricity.
How much did tariffs rise in 2025?
Small industry went from FRW 134 to 175, medium industry from 103 to 133 and large industry from 94 to 110 per kWh.
Sources
- Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: Public notice on electricity end-user tariffs, October 2025
- Rwanda Energy Group: Newsletter, issue 26
- Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority: Decision revising the end-user electricity tariffs, effective October 2025
- Rwanda Energy Group: New tariff effective from 1 October 2025
Figures checked 8 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
