The Ministry of Energy has approved new electricity tariffs that will come into force from 1 May 2025.

This is part of the medium-term tariff policy (MTTP) for 2025-2030, aimed at ensuring sustainable development of the energy sector, reducing the budget deficit and modernising infrastructure.

Over the last 10 years, electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan has increased by 3.6 billion kWh, which has significantly increased the load on the energy system. Wear and tear of equipment and the need to purchase expensive energy equipment abroad have led to a shortage of funds in the sector. In 2024, the financial gap in the energy system totalled KGS 8.1 billion.

The tariffs in force in Kyrgyzstan for a long time did not cover the real cost of electricity. For example, in 2024 the cost of electricity was KGS 2.72/kWh, while the average tariff for consumers was only KGS 2.11. The difference was compensated by budget subsidies.

The Ministry of Energy analysed the situation and based on this analyses, the tariffs were adjusted to gradually bring them to the level of the cost of electricity.

For the population using up to 700 kWh per month, the tariff will be set at KGS 1.37 per 1 kWh instead of KGS 1.11 per 1 kWh, i.e. the social threshold will remain at the same level.
If consumption exceeds 700 kWh, the tariff will change from KGS 2.39 to KGS 2.60 per 1 kWh, and for unlimited consumption - from KGS 3.63 to KGS 4.42 per kWh.

For other categories of consumers, the electricity tariff will change as follows:

● social and public organisations (schools, kindergartens, religious institutions) - 2.62 KGS/kWh (previously 2.12 KGS).
● industrial enterprises - 3.34 KGS/kWh (previously 3.18 KGS).
Commercial consumers - KGS 3.96 soms/kWh (previously KGS 3.77 soms).
Budgetary organisations - KGS 4.09 KGS/kWh (previously KGS 3.77 KGS).
Energy-intensive industries (mining, cement plants, alcohol industry) - 6.06 KGS/kWh (previously 5.58 KGS).
● electric vehicle charging stations - 5.31 KGS/kWh (previously 4.90 KGS).

To make the system more transparent, the number of consumer categories was reduced from 14 to 7. Now there are clear groups: population, social facilities, industrial and commercial enterprises, energy-intensive industries, state institutions and electric vehicle charging stations.

The adoption of new tariffs is aimed at reducing the budget deficit of energy companies, ensuring stable electricity supply and attracting investment in infrastructure modernisation. It will also create a fairer and more transparent tariff system, reduce dependence on state subsidies and accelerate repair and renewal works, ensuring sustainable development of the country's energy sector.