Who makes decisions about tariffs
Energy sector specialists emphasize that the current tariffs for the population are socially oriented, meaning they are significantly lower than their actual cost. In this regard, by government decree No. 227 dated April 24, 2025, a medium-term tariff policy for the period from 2025 to 2030 was approved.According to this document, tariffs will be gradually reviewed to balance the income and expenses of energy companies and reduce the existing deficit in the energy system.
The department for regulating the fuel and energy complex noted: "To ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, regular repairs of energy equipment, power lines, and other necessary devices are planned. The current tariffs do not cover the real cost of electricity, and the difference was previously compensated by state loans. Now, tariffs will be adjusted and gradually brought to the level of actual cost."
The adopted tariff policy implies that all subscribers will pay for electricity at cost, which in turn should help eliminate the deficit in the energy sector and support the economic development of the country, while ensuring affordable electricity supply for new facilities such as kindergartens, schools, and hospitals.
How payments for the population will change
For household consumers in Kyrgyzstan, a differentiated tariff for electricity is established, which depends on the volume of electricity consumed. If you consume up to 700 kilowatt-hours per month, you pay according to the social norm, and if more — at cost, just like non-household subscribers.Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev previously announced forecasts: in 2027, the tariff will increase by 33 tyiyns, in 2028 — by 39 tyiyns, in 2029 — by 47 tyiyns, and in 2030 — by 57 tyiyns. Thus, by 2030, the tariff will reach 3.4 soms for consumption up to 700 kW.
As a result, the tariffs will be as follows:
- May 1, 2026 — 1 som 64 tyiyns;
- May 1, 2027 — 1 som 97 tyiyns;
- May 1, 2028 — 2 soms 36 tyiyns;
- May 1, 2029 — 2 soms 83 tyiyns;
- May 1, 2030 — 3.4 soms.
It is impossible to set tariffs in advance, as their size will depend on the actual inflation at the end of the year.
The same rules will apply to all other categories of consumers. Starting from May 1, 2026, the tariffs will be:
low-income families receiving benefits for children up to 16 years — "uy-bulogo komok," when consuming over 700 kWh per month — 2.94 soms (an increase of 34 tyiyns);
- social and public consumers — 2.97 soms (an increase of 35 tyiyns);
- electric vehicle charging stations — 6 soms (an increase of 69 tyiyns);
- industrial consumers — 3.78 soms (an increase of 44 tyiyns);
- commercial consumers — 4.48 soms (an increase of 52 tyiyns);
- budget consumers — 4.63 soms (an increase of 54 tyiyns);
- energy-intensive consumers — 6.86 soms (an increase of 80 tyiyns).
New night tariff
Additionally, along with the increase in electricity prices, a new type of tariff — a night tariff — will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev stated that this decision was made at the request of the deputies.There is currently no exact information on the cost of the night tariff, as it is in the process of being coordinated with the government. The essence of the innovation is that during high electricity consumption at night, a reduced tariff will be applied — 25% lower than the standard.
It is important to note that the transition to the night tariff will be carried out exclusively on a voluntary basis and only at the request of the consumers themselves. This mechanism is aimed at reducing the load on the energy system during peak hours, eliminating the deficit, and increasing the reliability of electricity supply in the republic.
It should also be noted that the application of the new tariff will only be possible if the energy supply company has the technical capability and only if smart meters are available. This tariff will be available to four categories of consumers: the population, electric vehicle charging stations, industrial, and commercial consumers.
