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RL.1 and RL.2 are the two domestic access tolls on Spanish natural-gas bills. RL.1 is for low users (≤5,000 kWh/year, water heating + cooking); RL.2 is for medium users (5,000–15,000 kWh/year, includes gas heating). The distributor assigns it from last year's consumption. Being stuck in RL.2 after usage dropped can cost €80–€150/year.
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- ✓Locate the 'Peaje de Acceso' section on your bill
- ✓Check your total annual consumption (kWh/year)
- ✓Verify if you have a gas boiler for heating (usually RL.2)
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Auditoría energética (España)
Actualizado: 21 de abril de 2026
Metodología orientada a decisión: separar coste fijo/variable, detectar extras y comparar opciones con números claros.
Metodología
- →Separamos coste fijo (potencia/término fijo), energía y cargos/impuestos.
- →Buscamos sobrecostes típicos: potencia sobredimensionada, servicios extra, lecturas estimadas.
- →Damos pasos accionables (qué tocar primero) con ejemplos orientativos, no promesas.
- →Enlazamos fuentes oficiales y marcamos lo que puede variar por comercializadora.
Información orientativa (España). Comprueba condiciones con tu comercializadora: precios, peajes, cargos e impuestos pueden variar.
The difference between options (applied to RL.1 vs RL.2 gas)
Understanding these tolls is about the balance between fixed costs and variable usage. It is a mathematical threshold, not a preference.
What they sell vs what you pay
Marketing often highlights the lower kWh price of RL.2 rates, but hides the fact that the fixed monthly term can be significantly higher.
The trap of comparing only kWh
A lower kWh price in RL.2 doesn't help if your total consumption is low; the fixed term will eat any potential savings.
Decision Matrix: When each one suits you
Your consumption profile is the only metric that matters. There is no 'better' rate, only a 'better fit'.
If you consume at peak
High winter usage for heating usually forces an RL.2 profile. In this case, optimizing the variable price is your priority.
If you can move consumption to off-peak
While gas doesn't have hourly discrimination like electricity, reducing total volume can drop you into the RL.1 bracket, saving on fixed costs.
Risks and Small Print (In Human)
Contracts often contain 'vampire' clauses that inflate the bill regardless of your toll type.
Volatility
Free market prices fluctuate wildly. The TUR (Regulated Rate) is often the safest benchmark for RL.1 and RL.2 users.
Permanencies and Extras
Watch out for 12-month commitments tied to 'discounts' that actually cost more than the standard regulated rate.
How to decide with your real consumption
Stop relying on opinions and look at the evidence provided by your own data.
What data your bill sends
Your 'CUPS' number and the historical consumption graph are the forensic evidence needed to determine your ideal toll.
CTA to audit
Instead of manual calculations, use an automated tool to run the numbers against the current market.
RL.1 vs RL.2 Gas Decision Checklist
- ✓Locate the 'Peaje de Acceso' section on your bill
- ✓Check your total annual consumption (kWh/year)
- ✓Verify if you have a gas boiler for heating (usually RL.2)
- ✓Identify any 'Servicios Adicionales' or maintenance fees
- ✓Compare your current variable price per kWh against the TUR rate
RL.1 vs RL.2 Comparison Matrix
| Feature | RL.1 (Low Consumption) | RL.2 (Medium Consumption) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | Up to 5,000 kWh/year | 5,000 to 15,000 kWh/year |
| Typical Profile | Water heating & cooking only | Water heating, cooking & gas heating |
| Fixed Term | Lower monthly cost | Higher monthly cost |
| Variable Term (kWh) | Higher price per unit | Lower price per unit |
The distributor assigns these automatically based on the previous year's consumption.
The Swiss Pensioner Stuck in RL.2 in Valencia
A Swiss pensioner in a 75 m² Valencia flat had switched from gas heating to a heat pump two winters earlier. Her annual gas use had dropped to 3,100 kWh — clearly RL.1 territory — but she was still billed on RL.2 with its higher fixed term. Requesting the bracket review from her comercializadora cut her fixed term by €89/year.
Hallazgos
- ✓Annual consumption dropped to 3,100 kWh after heat-pump install.
- ✓Still billed under RL.2 instead of the lower-fixed-term RL.1.
- ✓Saving of €89/year after requesting the bracket correction.
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Disclaimers
- Informational tool; not financial advice.
- We don’t guarantee savings: these are estimates.