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Utility tariff: what it is

The price of one unit of a utility resource: 1 m³ of water, 1 kWh of electricity, 1 Gcal of heat. Household tariffs are set by the state, not by the management company.

In Russian: Тариф ЖКХ·Tarif ZhKKh

Housing and utilities Checked by the editorial team Checked: September 2026
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In Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus

Russia

Tariffs are approved by a regional body (a tariff committee or service), and increases are capped by the Government's maximum indices. In 2026 tariffs are indexed on 1 October: by about 10% on average across Russia, and by 8 to 22% depending on the region.

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, tariffs are approved by the Committee for the Regulation of Natural Monopolies separately for each supplier, so they differ from city to city. Households pay for electricity under tiered tariffs: use above the norm costs more.

Belarus

In Belarus, most household tariffs are uniform across the country and approved by the Council of Ministers; in 2026 they were raised from 1 March.

Sources: Rules for the provision of utility services (Government Resolution No. 354, «Правила предоставления коммунальных услуг») — ConsultantPlus

This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.

Related terms

Consumption standard (utilities norm)The amount of a utility resource (water, heat, electricity) charged per person or per 1 m² per month when there is no meter or no readings were submitted. It is set by the region.Utility bill (single payment document, EPD)The monthly bill for housing and utility services. It lists charges for water, heating, building maintenance and other services, plus any debt, penalties and payment details.Heating chargeThe charge for heat supplied to the apartment and the building's common areas. It is based on floor area: by the common building meter or by the standard in Gcal per 1 m², multiplied by the tariff.Two-rate electricity meterAn electricity meter that records daytime and night-time consumption separately. Electricity is cheaper at night and slightly more expensive during the day than at the standard single rate.Housing and utility servicesEverything you pay for on the bill for your flat or house: building maintenance, major repairs and utilities — water, electricity, gas, heating and waste collection.

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