Tajikistan Links Tariff Increases to Energy Sector Deficit and Rising Costs

Tajikistan Links Tariff Increases to Energy Sector Deficit and Rising Costs

Tajikistan: Tajikistan’s Anti-Monopoly Agency has said the recent increase in electricity and heating tariffs is intended to address a financial deficit in the energy sector, meet obligations to credit institutions, and respond to higher production costs. Speaking at a news conference on 6 February, the agency’s head Haidarali Rajabzoda said the changes were also linked to higher fuel and spare parts prices, as well as wage increases for energy sector workers.

Rajabzoda stated that tariff revisions were carried out twice in 2025, following an earlier household electricity tariff increase in April. He added that a decree on electricity and heat energy tariffs took effect from 1 February 2026, after being adopted at a government meeting on 29 December, with the stated aim of supporting financial stability for Barqi Tojik and the national transmission and distribution networks. The agency noted that the tariff increases are expected to affect multiple sectors, including telecommunications, households, and manufacturing, due to the widespread reliance on electricity across the economy.

Source: Asia Plus