30 August 2026
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Starting October 1, utility rates were raised in Russian-occupied Crimea. This is the second rate hike in 2026. In January, rates rose by a maximum of 1.7%, but now they have increased by an average of 11.9%, and for certain services, by nearly 14%.
This was reported by Krym.Realii, citing the pro-Russian portal Forpost
Heating, water supply, sewage, and garbage collection saw the largest price increases—up to 14%. Electricity prices rose by 11.3%, and gas prices by 10.1%.
The tariff for thermal energy rose from 3,497.96 rubles (about 1,722 hryvnias) to 3,987.64 rubles (about 1,963 hryvnias) per gigacalorie.
As a result, each gigacalorie consumed now costs approximately 490 rubles (241 hryvnias) more.
The cost of a cubic meter of cold water in Simferopol, Alushta, Yevpatoria, Feodosia, Sudak, Kerch, Bakhchisaray, Belogorsk, Dzhankoy, and Krasnoperekopsk rose from 47.96 rubles (23.60 hryvnias) to 54.67 rubles (26.91 hryvnias).
In Armiansk, the rate increased from 37.19 rubles (18.30 hryvnias) to 42.38 rubles (20.86 hryvnias).
In Yalta, the price of water rose from 47.95 rubles (23.60 hryvnias) to 54.66 rubles (26.90 hryvnias) per cubic meter.
Water rates for most cities rose from 47.96 rubles (23.60 hryvnia) to 54.67 rubles (26.91 hryvnia) per cubic meter.
In Simferopol, the rate rose from 27.85 rubles (13.71 hryvnias) to 31.74 rubles (15.62 hryvnias), in Yalta—from 45.10 rubles (22.20 hryvnias) to 51.41 rubles (25.30 hryvnias), and in Armiansk—from 44.74 rubles (22.02 hryvnia) to 51 rubles (25.10 hryvnia).
Gas prices for residential customers rose from 7.06 rubles (3.47 hryvnias) to 7.77 rubles (3.82 hryvnias) per cubic meter.
Electricity under the flat-rate tariff for urban residents now costs:
The fee for solid municipal waste collection for urban residents rose from 76.07 rubles (37.44 hryvnia) to 86.71 rubles (42.68 hryvnia) per person per month.
For rural residents, the rate increased from 60.85 rubles (29.95 hryvnias) to 69.37 rubles (34.14 hryvnias).
A similar rate increase was planned in occupied Sevastopol. There, the cost of heat, water, wastewater disposal, and garbage collection was set to rise by 13.8%, while electricity rates were to increase by up to 11.3%. At the time this article was written, the rates in Sevastopol had not yet been finalized.
The new price hike occurred amid power supply issues in occupied Crimea, fuel shortages, and rising food prices. At the same time, the occupying authorities continued to raise the cost of basic utility services.
Note: All hryvnia equivalents in the text are approximate, calculated using the NBU exchange rate as of August 28, 2026.
Андрій Колісніченко