On March 1, 2025, a new electricity tariff will come into force in Ukraine, which will be UAH 4.32 per 1 kWh. This tariff will be valid until April 30, 2025, after which two options are possible: either an increase in electricity costs or extension of the resolution for another year. As usual, discussion on raising the tariff is usually finalized in May, and the increase can occur in June or July.
Multi -zone meters: how to save on electricity
For owners of multi -zone meters, there is a possibility of discounts on electricity. Thus, at a two -zone tariff in the period from 23:00 to 07:00 you can pay for electricity twice less - 2.16 UAH per 1 kWh, instead of the usual 4.32 UAH. Consumers can contact their electricity supplier and switch to a new tariff by installing a multi -zone counter.
There are three tariffs with a three -zone counter:
- Night tariff (23:00 - 07:00) - UAH 1,728 per 1 kWh;
- Semi -pip tariffs (07:00 - 08:00, 11:00 - 20:00, 22:00 - 23:00) - 4,34 UAH for 1 kWh;
- Peak tariff (08:00 - 11:00, 20:00 - 22:00) - 6.48 UAH per 1 kWh.
The three -zone counter should be installed if you have a significant consumption of electricity and can control the periods of use to avoid peak hours.
Comparison with tariffs in Europe
Ukraine still has one of the lowest electricity tariffs in Europe. Of the 39 countries, which are collected by the Eurostat information, in 29 countries the tariff for electricity is higher and in 9 - lower. The electricity tariff in Bulgaria, in particular, is almost corresponding to the Ukrainian level.
For comparison, in Moldova, since January 2025, electricity tariffs were increased to 4.1 lei per kWh (about UAH 10.3). This increase was the result of the cessation of Russian gas supply to Transnistria, and now Moldova is forced to buy electricity in Romania.
After the end of the war, Ukraine will have to invest significant funds in the restoration of energy infrastructure. The economic situation will remain difficult, so it can be difficult to compensate for reduced tariffs for the population. Therefore, the increase in electricity tariffs is inevitable, but there is currently not planned to revise tariffs in the near future.
