The deputies of Tashkent city approved the proposal of Veolia Energy Tashkent company to increase tariffs for hot water and heating services. This was reported by Upl.uz.
As a result of this change, tariffs are expected to increase by 15 percent for the population, 40 percent for legal entities, and 18.8 percent for budget organizations. The decision was approved on August 22 at the Tashkent city people's deputies council.
The exact date when the new tariffs will come into effect is not yet clear, but the company proposes to raise tariffs starting from October 1, 2025. The tariffs will become effective 15 days after being signed by the mayor, Shavkat Umurzakov.
The new tariffs are set as follows: the tariff for hot water and heating for the population will increase from 121,617 soums to 139,860 soums, which is a 15 percent rise. For legal entities, the tariff will increase from 244,497 soums to 342,296 soums, a 40 percent increase.
For budget organizations, the tariff will increase from 801,963 soums to 952,797 soums, an 18.8 percent rise. Additionally, the base tariff will increase by 7 percent, from 664,465 soums to 711,641 soums.
As emphasized by Sevara Pardayeva, the CEO of Veolia Energy Tashkent, currently the capital's residents pay only 18 percent of the actual tariff, with the remaining part covered by state subsidies. The government plans to gradually stop subsidizing communal services by 2030.
The main goal is to direct assistance only to families truly in need. At the same time, as tariffs increase, the volume of subsidies allocated from the local budget is also growing.
In 2024, 1.97 trillion soums are planned to be allocated for these purposes. In 2025, subsidy expenses are expected to reach 2.71 trillion soums, which is 37.6 percent more compared to the previous year.
Thus, approximately 28 percent of Tashkent's budget will be spent on subsidizing heat supply. According to Sevara Pardayeva, gradually increasing tariffs is a necessary measure.
If tariffs are not increased annually, it will be necessary to raise prices sharply and significantly in the future. Therefore, the current changes are aimed at ensuring long-term stability.
