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Stay informed with the latest developments on utilities affecting Ukraine and surrounding regions. From widespread disruptions in utility services due to the ongoing conflict to government responses and public sentiment, our coverage dives deep into how these issues impact daily life and policy. Recent headlines reveal that several communities near conflict zones have been left without basic services, and nearly all Ukrainians are consciously saving electricity, demonstrating the population's resilience and adaptability. Moreover, changes in regulations and utility fees, along with the introduction of new laws for meter installations, reflect ongoing adjustments to the economic landscape. With utilities playing a crucial role amidst geopolitical tensions, understanding these dynamics is essential for grasping the broader socio-economic challenges faced by the region.
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Kupiansk district Three communities on the left bank of Kupiansk district left without electricity, gas and water - DSA Due to the proximity to the combat line, three communities on the left bank of the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region were completely left without utilities. 493 0 Previously in trend: War

світло Almost all Ukrainians save electricity and are in favor of compensation - poll Almost all Ukrainians - 96% - said they try to use electricity sparingly. Of these, 74% do it always, and 22% do it from time to time. 12 0

росія,барак Russian woman praises her wooden barrack: "It’s paradise place - kindergarten, school, bathhouse under your nose. River is nearby. There is heating. There is no gas or hot water, though". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a resident of a Russian city praising her living conditions in an old wooden barrack. 13 858 72 World

отопление,тепло,батарея Due to war, many regions of Russia have problems with utilities - British intelligence In recent months, a number of regions of the Russian Federation have experienced disruptions in heating and electricity supply as a result of Russia’s wartime policy. 2 204 11 World

скабєєви Skabeeva told Russians about frozen Americans: "14 people became victims of frost. In Moscow, it’s -30 and it seems to be not bad". VIDEO Kremlin propagandist Olga Skabeyeva told Russians about abnormal frosts in the United States and frozen Americans. 12 080 38 War in Ukraine

росія Half of Russia left without gas, water and electricity due to accidents - Moscow Times Utility failures have occurred in at least 43 Russian regions, leaving hundreds of thousands of Russians without heat, electricity, water and gas. 16 860 57 World

отопление,коммуналка,тариф,отопительный,сезон Cabinet of Ministers has lifted moratorium on utilities shut-off for debts The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has repealed the provisions of a resolution that prohibited charging and collecting penalties (fines, fines) for debts for housing and communal services for households, as well as terminating the provision of services in case of non-payment. 17 800 129 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

комунальники,бахмут,обстріл Bakhmut utility workers, despite shelling, carefully perform their work: "Heroes of Bakhmut. There is explosion two hundred meters away. It’s smoking, and they’re taking out the garbage!". VIDEO A video recording of the work of Bakhmut utility workers, who are trying to fulfill their duties despite the shelling, has been published online. 5 233 8 Previously in trend: War

комунальні It is prohibited to disconnect utilities due to debts during martial law, - Ministry of Reintegration It is prohibited to disconnect utilities due to debts during martial law 5 138 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine Minister of Social Policy Reva calls excessive gas bills illegal and not subject to payment Ukraine Minister of Social Policy Reva calls excessive gas bills illegal and not subject to payment Bills with excessive gas tariffs which people received in January are illegal and must not be paid. 25 307 188 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

крым Utility fees risen in occupied Crimea The utility fees in Russia-occupied Crimea have increased by 11 percent since the beginning of this year. 58 691 216 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

счетчик Law on mandatory installation of heat and water meters in residential buildings comes into force The law on commercial metering of services for supply of thermal energy and water, which obliges operators of external engineering networks (heating networks, water canals) to equip 100 percent of residential houses with per house accounting nodes (heat energy, water), came into force in Ukraine. 70 333 178 Ukrainian Politics

жкх Citizens owe 25.2 billion hryvnia for utilities, - State Statistics Service In June 2017, the population debt for consumed utility services has decreased by 0.1 percent, or 19 million hryvnia ($739,290) compared to May. 32 597 185 Society

кличко Kyiv residents to pay twice as much for apartment block maintenance The Kyiv city administration has increased the maintenance fee for apartment block residents from 3 hryvnia to 6.43 hryvnia ($0.25) per square meter. 87 858 259 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

вода Several Kyiv neighborhoods might be left without hot water until heating season The threat is linked to possible halt in operations of the thermal power station #6 (TPS-6). 51 086 128 Kyiv News

субсидия Ukrainians with unpaid communal services to receive no utility subsidy since May 1, - government Starting from May 1, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine decided not to provide citizens with grants for the payment of communal services for the next period if they failed to pay utility bills over two months. 107 057 260 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

жкх Citizens owe 11.9 billion hryvnia for heating and hot water, - Statistics Service Ukrainian citizens owe 11.9 billion hryvnia ($440.7 million) for heating and hot water services. The amount increased by 6.7% in February from that owed in January 2017. 27 486 130 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

гройсман "I will not allow increasing utility rates for people," PM Hroisman says The price of gas for the population will not increase. 49 895 316 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

розенко No reason for increase in utility rates, Vice Prime Minister Rozenko says As of today, there are no reasons to increase utility rates for the population (gas, electricity) in 2017. 44 481 195 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

киевэнерго Unified utility bills for Kyiv residents are void, - Kyivenerho The single utility bills distributed to Kyiv residents by Main Data Processing Center are invalid. 68 244 126 Kyiv News

минюст Ukraine’s Justice Ministry launches online database of persons having unpaid public services The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has created a unified electronic register of persons with unpaid debts for public utilities. 90 684 160 Economics

жкх киев тарифы отопление Cabinet decides on new algorithm of heating bills calculation Bills for central heating services provided in apartment houses without heating counters will be calculated based on average city consumption data received from houses with heating counters installed and operating. 56 059 62 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

киевэнерго "No errors or mistakes," - Kyivenerho on heavy heating bills The utility provider says the heating bills were issued correctly and no mistakes were made. 151 114 402 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

платежка Kyiv’s utility provider suspends issuing heating bills over wrong rates, - Vice Prime Minister Rozenko Rozenko expects Kyivenerho PJSC to recalculate the utility cost and provide the citizens with correct heating bills in the near future. 68 967 216 Economics

гройсман Public utilities could be paid in installments not on credit, PM Hroisman says Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman specified that a regulatory act recently submitted to the government provided possibility to get public utilities by installments rather than on credit, which meant no interest accrual. 34 082 121 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities Hroisman's Cabinet

тимошенко гривня Cabinet amends calculations of utility-related subsidies Ukraine’s government has amended the order of calculating subsidies that cover utility payments for citizens. 156 472 200 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

гройсман Families that file for subsidies will pay less for utilities than last year, - PM Hroisman Many Ukrainian families that have applied for subsidies will pay less for utility services in 2016 than last year. 31 357 164 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

тарифы National utilities commission to consider new heating, hot water tariffs The National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission will meet on June 9 to set up tariffs for heating and hot water supply for private consumers. 19 268 110 Ukrainian Politics

севастополь sevastopol Utility providers in occupied Sevastopol demand residents to pay "Ukrainian" debts Sevteploenergo utility company files numerous lawsuits prior to the heating season to recover debts accumulated by the residents before the occupation of Crimea by Russia. 86 617 808 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Power tariffs to increase effective Sept. 1 On Sept. 1, the second increase in power tariffs for citizens will come into force. In general, the cost of electricity will increase by 23% compared to current rate. 105 994 582 Society

жкх пр тарифы ландык utility rates Gas price for consumers will rise by 280%, heat supply by 66% - Bank of Ukraine Head The Ukrainian government and the International Monetary Fund have agreed upon increase in gas tariffs for consumers by 280%. The price of heat supply will be raised by 66%. 274 205 1 556 Ukrainian Politics

газ Gas tariffs in Ukraine will increase in first quarter of 2015 The National Regulatory Commission in the energy and utilities sector will review the price of gas for consumers in terms of increase in the first quarter of 2015. 103 744 634 World

Kyiv Residents Participating in ATO Are Exempt From Utility Bills Residents of Kyiv, who are taking part in the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas, and members of their families, as well as the families of dead soldiers are exempt from paying for housing and communal services. 10 303 87 Kyiv News