Starting October, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission of Ukraine (NEURC) raised electricity distribution tariffs for five distribution system operators (DSOs). According to Energy Map analysts, on average, tariffs rose by 11.2% for first-class consumers and 17.2% for second-class consumers.
This is the second wave of increases this fall: on September 1, tariffs went up for 18 DSOs, so in total, 23 out of 32 operators are now operating under new tariffs. The Regulator’s decision aims to cover DSOs’ debts to the transmission system operator and to finance measures for preparing for the 2025/2026 autumn-winter season.
The distribution tariff is one of the largest components of the final electricity price for non-household consumers – about 30%. Meanwhile, household electricity prices remain fixed at 4.32 UAH/kWh (VAT included) until the end of October this year.
How tariffs increased
The largest increase since October 1 was recorded at Zaporizhzhiaoblenerho PJSC: 23.2% for first-class (+51.98 UAH/MWh) and 40.2% for second-class (+832.29 UAH/MWh). The smallest increase was at PEEM TSEK PRJSC: 1.8% (+3.86 UAH/MWh) and 3.6% (+55.76 UAH/MWh).
For other DSOs, tariff growth amounted to:
- Kharkivoblenerho JSC – 15.1% (+74.03 UAH/MWh) / 22.3% (+448.4 UAH/MWh);
- Mykolaivoblenerho JSC – 12.2% (+65.92 UAH/MWh) / 14.5% (+335.71 UAH/MWh);
- Sumyoblenerho PJSC – 4% (+14.49 UAH/MWh) / 5.3% (+134.45 UAH/MWh).
Among all operators nationwide, the highest tariffs for first-class consumers remain at Kirovohradoblenerho PRJSC (617.07 UAH/MWh excl. VAT) and Zakarpattiaoblenerho PRJSC (616.84 UAH/MWh). The lowest tariff is at Atomservis PRJSC Subsidiary (88.55 UAH/MWh).
For second-class consumers, the highest tariff is at DTEK Vysokovoltni Merezhi LLC (3363.7 UAH/MWh), while the lowest is at Rehionalni Elektrychni Merezhi SE (871.94 UAH/MWh).
Where tariffs remained unchanged
For three core operators whose networks are partly located in combat zones or occupied territories, tariffs were left unchanged: DTEK Donetski Elektromerezhi JSC, Khersonoblenerho JSC та Luhanske energetychne obiednannia LLC . This is explained by the need to verify the accuracy of the data reported by these DSOs, including through analysis of primary documentation.
Tariffs also remained unchanged for non-core DSOs that distribute electricity in parts of one or several regions.
Download data on tariffs for electricity distribution services. The dataset provides information by DSO and covers all tariff changes since 2019.
Class 1 voltage consumers – consumers with a voltage level of 27.5 kV and above; consumers connected to power plant busbars; industrial enterprises consuming more than 150 million kWh per month on average.
Class 2 voltage consumers – consumers with a voltage level below 27.5 kV.
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