Electricity transmission tariffs increased from the new year: what it means for consumers
20 December 10:09
EXCLUSIVE
On December 19, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) decided to increase the electricity transmission tariff for Ukrenergo for 2025.
According to the decision, the electricity transmission tariff will increase to UAH 686.23/MWh compared to the current UAH 528.57/MWh. At the same time, the tariff for dispatching will decrease to 98.97 UAH/MWh.
As reported , the official reasons for the tariff increase include a decrease in electricity generation and transmission, an increase in compensation for technological costs, salaries at Ukrenergo, loan payments and expenses for special obligations for settlements with renewable energy generation. Inflation and currency appreciation were also taken into account.
CEO of Ukrenergo Oleksii Brekht emphasized the importance of this decision:
“For the first time in the last four years, the transmission tariffs take into account almost the full scope of special obligations imposed on the company. The adoption of this tariff will definitely ensure that the company’s debt in the electricity market will stop growing.”
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However, industry representatives expressed their dissatisfaction with the increase.
To understand the impact of the new tariffs on the economy and consumers, Komersant ukrainskyi turned to Yuriy Kamelchuk, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities. The MP tried to reassure some of the concerns.
“It is important to understand the scale of the changes. Although the electricity transmission tariff is going up by 30%, this will be reflected in the total cost of electricity much less – the increase will be no more than 3-4%. We have calculated this in detail together with representatives of the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission,”
– explains the MP.
However, according to him, although there will be no direct impact on tariffs for household consumers, indirect consequences are still possible.
“Manufacturers may adjust prices for their products in line with rising electricity costs. This may lead to a slight rise in the price of goods and services, by the same 3-4%. In addition, tariffs for water supply and sewage may be revised in the future, as these services also depend on the cost of electricity,”
– yuriy Kamelchuk predicted.
Thus, in order for Ukrenergo to pay off its debts and the green tariff, as well as to pay salaries to its employees, Ukrainians will have to pay a little more out of their own pockets.
