Water charges in June 2026: where prices may rise
This has been reported by the *Judicial and Legal Gazette*. The authority to set water tariffs for some water utilities has been transferred to local authorities for the duration of martial law and for a further 12 months after its conclusion.
In June 2026, tariffs for centralised water supply and drainage may change in certain cities across Ukraine. The increase is attributed to rising costs for electricity, fuel, chemicals, labour and network repairs.
Previously, tariffs for large water utilities were approved by the NEURC. Following regulatory changes, some of the powers to set tariffs were transferred to local authorities. The new rules apply for the duration of martial law and for a further 12 months after its termination or repeal.
Utility companies claim that current tariffs have long failed to cover the actual cost of services. As a result, water utilities have accumulated debts and lacked sufficient funds for infrastructure repairs and modernisation.
Where water tariffs may rise
In Dnipro, from June, the cost of one cubic metre of water could be 86.83 UAH.
In Kryvyi Rih, there are preliminary plans to set the tariff at 78 UAH per cubic metre.
In Lutsk, the municipal utility “Lutskvodokanal” has initiated a tariff review and is proposing to increase the cost of services from the current 28 UAH to 73 UAH per cubic metre.
In Uzhhorod, the tariff may exceed 96 UAH per cubic metre, and in Ternopil, it could reach almost 99 UAH.
In Pavlohrad, according to the source, the tariff already stands at 113 UAH per cubic metre.
What is known about Odesa and Kyiv
In Odesa, the Infoksvodokanal branch has published a draft of new tariffs for the public. The company is proposing to increase the cost of services by almost 2.7 times.
Infoksvodokanal attributes the increase to rising costs for electricity, fuel, wages and chemicals.
In Kyiv, no changes to water tariffs have been announced yet. Kyivvodokanal has not announced a review of service costs, so current rates are expected to apply to residents of the capital in June.
According to the data provided, water supply in Kyiv costs around 16.16 UAH per cubic metre, and wastewater disposal around 14.22 UAH per cubic metre.
Why are tariffs being revised?
Water supply companies explain the tariff review by the fact that the cost of providing services has risen significantly.
Among the main reasons cited are rising costs of electricity, fuel, chemicals, repair works and increased labour costs.
At the same time, the situation varies across different cities: some water utilities have already initiated a tariff review, some have submitted draft new rates, and some have not yet announced any changes.
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