# Russia expects average utility rates to rise 11% in July 2027

https://mins.news/en/item/72849

- Meduza, 2026-09-24 18:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/24/average-household-utility-rates-in-russia-are-expected-to-rise-11-in-july-2027-up-from-the-8-7-increase-authorities-previously-projected

> Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts an average 11% increase in utility rates on July 1, 2027, up from its earlier 8.7% projection. It also expects increases of 8.6% in 2028 and 7.6% in 2029, citing higher inflation and larger projected gas and electricity hikes. The planned 9.9% increase in October 2026 remains unchanged.

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