From June 1, 2026, electricity and gas rates will rise in Uzbekistan. On average, the increase for consumers will be about 9.9%.
The tiered system of payment for electricity will be maintained for the population. Ordinary residential customers will pay 650 sum per kWh (equivalent to about 0.50 somoni) for consumption up to 200 kWh per month, 900 sum (about 0.70 somoni) for 201-500 kWh, and 1100 sum (about 0.85 somoni) for 501-1000 kWh.
The preferential gas tariff for the population will rise from 1000 to 1100 sum per cubic meter — approximately from 0.78 to 0.85 somoni.
After the increase, the basic household tariff in Uzbekistan will equal to about 0.50 somoni per kWh, whereas in Tajikistan it is about 0.41 somoni. This means that electricity for the population in Uzbekistan will be approximately 22% more expensive than in Tajikistan.
However, when comparing with incomes, the picture changes. For 200 kWh per month, a family in Uzbekistan will pay about 2% of the average salary, while in Tajikistan it will be about 2.5%. Thus, in absolute terms, electricity in Tajikistan is cheaper, but relative to incomes, the burden is higher.
Overall, among the countries of the former USSR, the lowest electricity tariffs remain in Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. Tajikistan remains one of the countries with the cheapest electricity, but in terms of the share of expenses from the average salary, it falls behind many neighbors.
