The Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH) is the national regulatory body overseeing Hungary's energy and public utility markets. Its mandate includes licensing, price regulation, and market supervision across electricity, natural gas, district heating, and water public utility services, while safeguarding consumer interests. Established in 2013 pursuant to Act XXII of 2013, it serves as the legal successor to the Hungarian Energy Office, which was originally founded in 1994.