In Kyrgyzstan, electricity tariffs for all end consumers will be adjusted to the level of inflation for 2023, with a 10.8 percent increase in the cost of electricity, as announced by the Ministry of Energy.
Starting from May 1, the tariff for electricity for the population consuming up to 700 kilowatt-hours per month will be 110.8 tyiyn, while for consumption exceeding 700 kilowatt-hours, it will be 239.3 tyiyn.
The tariff adjustments will affect various consumer groups differently. For instance, households living in high-altitude and remote hard-to-reach areas will also see an increase to 110.8 tyiyn for consumption up to 700 kilowatt-hours. On the other hand, low-income families receiving monthly allowances for children under 16, known as "uy-bulogo komok," will experience a tariff of 55.4 tyiyn for consumption up to 700 kilowatt-hours and 239.3 tyiyn for consumption exceeding 700 kilowatt-hours.
Moreover, different sectors will face varying electricity tariffs. Pumping stations will have a tariff of 138.2 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour, electric transport will be charged at 212.0 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour, and charging stations for electric vehicles with a power of up to 23 kW will see a tariff of 318.0 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour. Additionally, institutions such as children's residential institutions, social stationary and semi-stationary facilities for disabled and elderly citizens will have a tariff of 212.0 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour.
Religious organizations, budget consumers, agriculture, industry, and other consumers will also face adjusted tariffs ranging from 212.0 to 558.4 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour depending on the sector. For instance, mining (cryptocurrency), gold mining industry, foundry production, alcohol industry, and cement production will have tariffs set at 558.4 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour.
These tariff adjustments aim to ensure fair and sustainable electricity pricing across different consumer groups and sectors in Kyrgyzstan.
