Ukraine power grid operator plans tariff increase in 2026, analyst says

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 hike is intended to cover both technological expenses and external loan repayments.

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.

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)