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In the Eastern European nation of Belarus, a hike in utility costs is imminent, with effects from June 1, 2025.
The specific extent of the price surge has been revealed.
During 2025, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus routinely signs decrees to boost utility tariffs over the course of the year. These documents outline the maximum allowable tariffs or prices. Utility rate increases usually occur in two stages—on New Year's Day and June 1.
According to official figures, when annual utility expenses are measured against a family of three (consisting of two working members earning the average national salary), the share on utilities will amount to 3.8%. For a family of two pensioners, the outlay on utilities will reach 8.3%.
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January 2025 saw a rise in all utility tariffs, save those related to heating and hot water. As of June, Belarusians will see a rise in spending on thermal energy used for heating and hot water.
Starting in the summer, the subsidized tariff for thermal energy for heating and water heating will boost to Br27.2323 per 1 Gcal, representing a 10.2% increase (the current tariff stands at Br24.7187 per 1 Gcal). Residents will receive their revised bills for June in July.
As per the plan, the annual rise in tariffs will not transcend 0.5 of the basic unit ( currently Br21).
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Previous articles on our platform have discussed the consequences of overdue utility payments.
While it's crucial to acknowledge the recent EU regulations, it's important to clarify that these tariffs target exports from Belarus, primarily agricultural products and fertilizers, as part of broader trade sanctions. Notably, these additional tariffs (like a 6.5% levy on fertilizers, or €40 to €45 per tonne in 2025-2026, escalating further by 2028) do not apply to domestic utilities or infrastructure within Belarus. Belarusian officials have voiced concern over these measures, contending they might impact export prices, and thus potentially lead to higher costs for EU consumers. However, no indication of internal Belarusian utility tariff changes, such as for heating or hot water, has been seen in these international or EU-focused reports. Therefore, we encourage readers to examine official Belarusian government or regulatory agency announcements for specific information regarding domestic utility tariffs within Belarus in 2025.
In light of the upcoming utility cost increase in Belarus starting from June 1, 2025, various sectors of the industry, finance, and energy might be affected, as families will see a rise in their utility expenses. Moreover, business entities within the nation could potentially face increased operational costs, as the surge in utility tariffs will impact various aspects of their operations.
