# New research by Cresco highlights that changes to South Africa’s regulated electricity tariffs, could undermine competition and investment ahead of the 2026 launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market. This includes the Megaflex bulk user tariff. With Eskom pushing for a higher fixed-cost ratio, analysts warn this could entrench its dominance, deter independent power producers, and burden smaller consumers. Cresco urges balanced reforms to ensure the wholesale electricity market drives investment, competition, and long-term energy security.
Research warns tariff changes could impact SA’s wholesale electricity market