Tariff increase from October 1, 2025
Another round of tariff hikes for heating and hot water is being planned in Tashkent. According to a proposal announced on August 12, 2025, at a session of the city council of people’s deputies, prices could rise by 15% for households, 40% for businesses, and 19% for budget-funded organizations starting October 1.
Why Veolia insists on price hikes
Sevara Pardaevа, CEO of Veolia Energy Tashkent, stated that residents currently pay only 18% of the actual cost of services, with the rest covered by city budget subsidies. According to the government plan, subsidies for heating and hot water will be completely phased out by 2030.
In practice, this means that from today’s levels, the company’s tariffs could increase more than fivefold. As Yep.uz asks: Will pensions and benefits also be raised more than fivefold by 2030?
Switch to targeted subsidies
Pardaevа explained that current policy is aimed at targeted subsidies — only families truly in need will receive assistance. The company’s goal is to bring tariffs to 100% cost coverage by consumers within the next five years.
Tariff policy history
The CEO recalled that the public-private partnership project with Veolia, launched in 2019, envisioned annual tariff increases of at least 30%, but in reality the process only began in 2022. In 2024, a 30% increase was achieved for the first time.
Specific figures for the new tariff
According to Pardaevа, in 2025 gas and electricity prices rose starting May 1, and tariffs for heat sources increased from June 15. She warned that without regular annual increases, there could be a need for sharp hikes of 40–50% per year in the future.
Currently, residents of apartment buildings pay 121,617 soums per Gcal (excluding VAT). After the increase, the tariff will be 139,000 soums — a 15% rise for heating and hot water from October 1, 2025.
Tariffs for businesses and government bodies
Among consumers are both government institutions and private businesses. Pardaevа noted that tariffs in Tashkent are differentiated, creating a significant gap between rates for government organizations and private enterprises.
In other regions of the country, rates are the same, but in the capital, government bodies pay 801,000 soums, while private businesses pay only 244,000 soums. The difference is covered by the budget, placing an additional burden on the state.
Plans for increasing business and government tariffs
Pardaevа added that some government enterprises are commercial in nature, and with higher tariffs, the state will no longer cover their costs, passing them on to consumers.
If approved, the tariff for businesses will rise to 342,300 soums, and for government institutions — to 954,300 soums.
Pressure on the city budget
Currently, a quarter of Tashkent’s budget goes to compensating losses of heating companies. In 2025, total city budget spending is projected at 9.697 trillion soums, with nearly 28% (2.71 trillion) allocated to covering heating-related losses.
68% of heating networks in emergency condition
Pardaevа noted that 68% of Tashkent’s heating networks are in an emergency state. Every year, 474 kilometers of such networks are shut down. A dispatch service was created to manage this process, as these sections require constant monitoring.
Lack of equipment and future plans
The CEO pointed out that the lack of machinery and tools hampers emergency repairs. The company does not have enough specialized repair vehicles or necessary equipment. She said that increasing these resources is currently under consideration.
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