The ministry clarified the current situation with tariffs
The Ministry of Energy reported that for several years, electricity tariffs in the country were below the actual cost of production. This necessitated compensating the difference through budget funds, which created financial difficulties for the energy sector.
According to the agency, significant changes are taking place in the country's energy sector in recent years. Particularly noticeable progress has been observed since the revision of the tariff policy in 2025, which has spurred the renewal of infrastructure and strengthened the technical base.
"Electricity today is not just a service, but the foundation of our state's economic security. We are actively modernizing electrical networks: substations are being updated in the regions, outdated transformers are being replaced with new ones, and automated management systems are being implemented to reduce the frequency of emergency outages. This has significantly improved the reliability of electricity supply in some areas. Additionally, to reduce technical losses, modern meters are being actively installed, and digital control mechanisms are being expanded. According to experts, such measures not only promote more rational use of electricity but also ensure transparency in the operation of the entire system," the Ministry of Energy noted.
As reported by the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan, a significant amount of funds was invested last year in upgrading production equipment and major repairs. The reconstruction of several strategically important facilities has increased the reliability of electricity production and reduced the number of emergency situations.
These achievements have been made possible thanks to the revision of the tariff policy.
The ministry also reminded that from May 1, 2025, the tariff for consumers increased from 1.11 soms to 1.37 soms per kWh, which corresponds to a growth of 23.8%. This increase did not create a significant burden on family budgets; however, it provided additional resources for the modernization of the sector.
"Even such a slight increase in revenues has allowed the energy sector to implement large-scale investment and technical projects," the agency emphasized.
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