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Central heating and hot water tariffs in Tashkent could increase from November 1, 2026. Uzbekistan's Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services has published a draft resolution proposing changes to household utility tariffs.
Important: As of October 19, 2026, the proposed increase has not been approved. Public consultation is scheduled to continue until October 28, 2026.
What New Tariffs Are Being Proposed?
The following changes are proposed for households served by Veolia Energy Tashkent:
| Current tariff | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241.44 UZS | Metered hot water, per m³ | 11,607 UZS | |||||||||
| 52,303.39 UZS* | The current unmetered rate of 52,303.39 UZS includes a 1.5 multiplier. The base rate without that multiplier is 34,868.93 UZS. All figures include VAT. Interestingly, the proposed charge for hot water without a meter would be lower than the current charge that includes the multiplier. How Much Could Apartment Heating Cost?Let's calculate the cost of central heating over a 30-day billing period based on apartment size.
All amounts are in Uzbek soums (UZS). These are illustrative calculations, not predictions of actual household bills. The final amount depends on the heated floor area, the number of billable heating days, and the applicable billing method. For example, heating a 60 m² apartment for 30 days could cost 130,608 UZS more under the proposed tariff. How Would Hot Water Bills Change?Let's assume a household uses 5 m³ of metered hot water per month.
Combining central heating for a 60 m² apartment with 5 m³ of metered hot water, the total additional expense could reach approximately 144,000 UZS over 30 days. Why Are Higher Tariffs Being Proposed?The draft resolution aims to gradually bring household heating tariffs closer to the actual cost of providing heating services. The proposal also includes measures to:
From 2028, the draft proposes annual household tariff adjustments based on inflation, capped at 10% per year. This measure has not yet been approved. How Can You Keep Utility Expenses Under Control?Even when tariffs rise, regularly checking your utility bills can help you detect mistakes and better manage household expenses. Here are a few practical recommendations:
Calculate Your Utility Bills OnlineTo make household budgeting easier, we have developed the Schetchik.uz Utility Bill Calculator. This tool helps users estimate utility costs and check their bills using applicable tariffs. Please note: The proposed tariff rates should not be treated as effective until they have been officially approved. What Do You Think?Do you believe a roughly 30% increase in heating and metered hot water tariffs is justified? Choose your answer:
Share your opinion in the comments. Does the heating quality in your apartment justify what you currently pay? ❓ Frequently asked questionsClick or tap a question to reveal the answer ↓ Which services does the proposed increase concern?The article discusses proposed changes to central heating and hot-water tariffs for households served by Veolia Energy Tashkent. Electricity, cold water and natural gas have separate tariffs. How can I estimate heating charges based on floor area?Multiply the heated floor area × billable heating days × daily tariff per m². Use this formula where your supplier applies floor-area billing, and check the area and dates recorded on your bill. What would heating a 60 m² apartment cost at the proposed rate?Using the article’s proposed rate of UZS 314 per m² per day, the calculation for 30 billable days is: 60 × 30 × 314 = UZS 565,200. This is an illustrative scenario, not a confirmed bill or an approved tariff. How much would 5 m³ of metered hot water cost?At the proposed rate used in the article, the calculation is 5 m³ × UZS 11,607 = UZS 58,035. Actual billing must use the applicable approved tariff and recorded consumption. Does a 30% tariff increase mean my entire utility bill rises by 30%?No. The percentage relates to the affected tariff, not automatically to every charge on your household bill. Calculate heating and hot water separately, then add the other utilities using their own tariffs and consumption. Why might my heating bill differ from the article’s example?The examples assume a particular floor area and 30 billable heating days. Your amount may differ because of the recorded heated area, the actual billing period, the applicable tariff or a different metering and billing method. Can regular hot-water readings help me manage spending?Yes. Recording readings for the same period each month helps you track consumption and compare it with billed volumes. It also makes unexpected changes easier to notice and investigate. What should I check before paying a heating or hot-water bill?Check the account number, billing period, tariff and calculation basis. For floor-area heating charges, review the heated area and billable days. For metered hot water, compare the previous and current readings with your records. Can I use the proposed tariffs to plan my household budget?Yes. Use them as a separate planning scenario to estimate the possible additional expense. Keep that estimate separate from the amount payable under the officially approved tariff. Where can I calculate and compare utility costs?The Schetchik.uz Utility Bill Calculator, linked in this article, can help estimate household utility expenses. Check the selected tariff, period and input values, then compare the result with your supplier’s bill. Sources
Prepared by Schetchik.uz based on information available as of October 19, 2026. This article will be updated once an official decision has been adopted. #Tashkent #HeatingTariffs #Uzbekistan #UtilityBills #HotWater #EnergyPrices #Veolia #SchetchikUz |
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