Yekaterinburg braces for two sharp utility cost hikes in 2026
Residents in Yekaterinburg will face higher utility costs in 2026. Two separate tariff increases are planned for the year, affecting heating and overhaul payments. The changes come as wages and construction material prices continue to climb.
From January 1, 2026, utility tariffs will rise by 1.7%. A second, sharper increase of 12.9% will follow on October 1. This second hike exceeds the regional average, partly due to Yekaterinburg's shift to a new heating price zone or the adoption of an alternative boiler plant.
Contributions for major overhauls will also go up. Starting January 1, 2026, payments will increase from 17.48 to 18.81 rubles per square metre. Officials attribute the rise to growing wages and soaring construction material costs.
Over the past five years, heating costs in Yekaterinburg have climbed more moderately than in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Estimates suggest increases of around 15–25%, though precise comparisons remain difficult due to regional price regulation differences and gaps in municipal reporting.
The adjustments mean households will pay more for heating and maintenance from next year. The first tariff rise takes effect in January, with a larger increase scheduled for October. Authorities have linked the changes to broader economic pressures, including higher labour and material expenses.
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