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Posted on October 1, 2025
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Ukraine's power grid operator plans a 20% tariff increase for 2026, aiming to cover expenses and loans, affecting local producers.
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)
Power transmission is the process of transferring electrical energy from generation facilities to substations and then to consumers. It involves high-voltage lines to minimize energy loss.
Technological expenses refer to costs associated with acquiring, maintaining, and upgrading technology and equipment necessary for operations, including energy generation and transmission.
Loan repayments are the payments made to settle borrowed money, typically including both principal and interest, over a specified period.
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