KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's state-run power grid operator has proposed a 20% increase in power transmission tariffs for 2026, Kyiv-based consultancy ExPro said on Wednesday. Analysts said the proposed
Ukraine's Power Grid Operator Proposes 20% Tariff Hike for 2026
Proposed Tariff Increase and Its Implications
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's state-run power grid operator has proposed a 20% increase in power transmission tariffs for 2026, Kyiv-based consultancy ExPro said on Wednesday.
Reasons Behind the Tariff Hike
Analysts said the proposed hike is intended to cover both technological expenses and external loan repayments.
Impact on Local Producers
Local producers have previously said that Ukrainian energy tariffs are already excessively high, warning that further increases in transmission costs could undermine the competitiveness of Ukrainian exports.
Expected Approval Timeline
The new tariffs are expected to be approved in December.
The Ukrainian economy is export-oriented, and rising production costs often lead to a loss of market share. Earlier, the state-owned railway company Ukrzaliznytsia announced plans to increase tariffs.
(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk, Editing by Louise Heavens)
