Currently in Ukraine, there is a fixed tariff for electricity of over 4 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour. However, in mid-2026, the situation may change, and Ukrainians may have to pay more, as reported by agronews.ua.
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From January 1, 2026, the same as in 2025, Ukrainians pay 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour of electricity.
The tariff has been extended until April 30, 2026, after which it may be extended again or the price may be revised. For consumers using electric heating installations, a preferential tariff is provided:
– 2.64 hryvnias for usage up to 2,000 kilowatt-hours per month;
– 4.32 hryvnias when the monthly consumption exceeds 2,000 kilowatt-hours.
An increase in electricity prices for the population is possible, but raising them to market levels is unlikely. This was stated in comments to 24 Kanal by economist Oleg Pendzin and energy expert Volodymyr Omelchenko.
“We will probably see an increase in prices for the population, at least for electricity, in the summer of 2026. However, there will still be a difference between the actual price, the market price, and the state-regulated price,” noted Oleg Pendzin, economist and executive director of the Economic Discussion Club.
Expert Volodymyr Omelchenko also suggests the possibility of revising the electricity tariff for household consumers in 2026.
“The electricity tariff may be increased in April. It depends on the government’s economic policy. If such a policy is in place, it is realistic. If not, then no,” he said.
In the July inflation report, the NBU forecasted that by the end of 2025, the current tariffs for electricity, heating, gas, and hot water supply would not be revised. However, it was suggested that in 2026, due to the complex situation in the energy sector, a gradual increase in tariffs towards economically justified levels is possible.
How can you save on electricity bills?
Consumers with a two-zone meter will pay half as much for electricity used during the night:
– From 7:00 to 23:00 – 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour;
– From 23:00 to 7:00 – 2.16 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour.
At the same time, with three-zone meters:
– During the maximum load period of the power system (from 8:00 to 11:00, from 20:00 to 22:00) – 6.48 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour (coefficient 1.5);
– Semi-peak period (from 7:00 to 8:00, from 11:00 to 20:00, from 22:00 to 23:00) – 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour (coefficient 1);
– Night period (from 23:00 to 7:00) – 1.73 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour (coefficient 0.4).