Utility and Transport Costs to Remain Unchanged in Ukraine from February 2026.

Ukrainian Utility Rates to Stay Fixed from February 2026

According to Novyny.live: Authorities have confirmed that prices for utilities and public transport in Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv will not increase starting February 1, 2026. This decision ensures consumers in these major cities will continue paying current rates for essential services. Maintaining stable pricing is a key government measure to support household budgets during a period of economic recovery.

City-by-City Rate Breakdown

• Kyiv:
  • Public transport fare (metro and other) - 8 UAH per ride.
  • Electricity for households - 4.32 UAH per kWh.
  • Night tariff for two-zone meters - 2.16 UAH per kWh.
  • Natural gas for households - 7.96 UAH per m³.
  • Centralized heating - 1654.41 UAH per 1 Gcal.
• Lviv:
  • Public transport fare:
    • Cash payment - 25 UAH.
    • Using 'LeoCard' or the LeoCard app - 17 UAH.
  • Electricity - 4.32 UAH per kWh.
  • Natural gas - 7.96 UAH per m³, effective until April 30, 2026.
  • Water tariffs:
    • Water supply - 17.29 UAH per m³.
    • Wastewater disposal - 8.59 UAH per m³.
• Kharkiv:
  • Public transport - free of charge.
  • Centralized water supply - 16.032 UAH per m³.
  • Wastewater disposal - 8.484 UAH per m³.
  • Gas transportation tariff - 16,390 UAH per 1000 m³.
  • Electricity - 4.32 UAH per kWh, night tariff - 2.16 UAH per kWh.
  • For households with electric heating: first 2000 kWh per month - 2.64 UAH per kWh.

Consequently, residents of Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv can expect no changes to their utility and transport costs from February 2026 onward.

This policy is expected to significantly impact household budgets in the listed cities, as stable rates allow consumers to plan their expenses without unexpected price hikes. Furthermore, maintaining current tariffs may contribute to social stability and ease the financial burden on the population, particularly amid broader economic uncertainty.