# Water tariff increases in Spain

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-tariff-increases-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-28T13:42:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Spain have implemented or approved increases to water utility costs. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Canary Islands government approved an average increase of 2.2% in water service tariffs, which includes adjustments to fixed service fees and variable consumption tiers. 

In Granada, the City Council approved a modification to a fiscal ordinance that includes a 2.2% average increase for water, sewage, and purification bills for 2027. To assist vulnerable populations, the city is expanding social discounts, such as a 90% reduction on fixed fees and initial consumption blocks for pensioners, people with disabilities, and low income large families. The city is also restructuring commercial tariffs into three tiers to support small businesses.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Water tariffs to increase in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Granada

Water tariffs in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Granada are set to rise by an average of 2.2%, though Granada is implementing new social discounts and commercial protections to offset costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/water-tariffs-to-increase-in-santa-cruz-de-tenerife-and-granada

### 2026-10-27: No unified headline possible for disparate news events

Water tariffs in Santa Cruz de Tenerife will rise by 2.2%, while Bogotá evaluates potential TransMilenio fare increases for 2027.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/no-unified-headline-possible-for-disparate-news-events

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