Heating Season 2026/2027: Heat Tariffs in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Kharkiv Remain Unchanged for Households

The 2026/2027 heating season in Ukraine's largest cities is launching without any increases in thermal energy tariffs for household consumers. In Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, and Kharkiv, the population continues to pay previous rates secured by the current moratorium on rising heat supply costs. Meanwhile, new economically justified tariffs approved by local executive bodies are already being applied to budgetary institutions, religious organizations, and other categories of consumers. The final amount in the utility bill is determined not only by the price per gigacalorie, but also by the building's actual consumption, the presence of metering devices, the method of cost allocation among residents, and the technical condition of the building.

Kyiv: Rate of UAH 1,654.41 per Gcal Maintained

For household consumers of KP Kyivteploenergo, the thermal energy tariff is UAH 1,654.41 per 1 Gcal. In the 2026/2027 season, this rate remains unchanged for the population. According to the Dniprovskyi District State Administration in Kyiv, new economically justified tariffs will apply to budgetary institutions, other consumers, and religious organizations, while previous rates are preserved for the population. It is important to note that the tariff per gigacalorie alone does not allow for an exact calculation of the amount a specific apartment will pay: the final charge depends on the amount of heat consumed by the building and the procedure for allocating costs among its residents.

Dnipro: UAH 1,741.32 per Gcal, Rate Effective Until the End of 2026

For subscribers of KP Teploenergo, the thermal energy tariff for the population is UAH 1,741.32 per 1 Gcal including VAT—which is UAH 86.91 higher than the KP Kyivteploenergo rate. According to the enterprise, this tariff for the population is set for the period until December 31, 2026, meaning subsequent tariff policy decisions will matter for charges after this date. When comparing Kyiv and Dnipro figures, one should keep in mind that other heat suppliers operate in Dnipro, in particular the Prydniprovska TPP, so checking utility bills requires knowing exactly who provides the service to a specific building. The difference of UAH 86.91 per Gcal does not automatically mean every utility bill in Dnipro will be higher than in Kyiv: the total amount depends on actual consumption, building characteristics, and the metering method.

Lviv: Two-Part Tariff System and Moratorium for the Population

In Lviv, a two-part billing system for thermal energy is applied to the population. The variable part of the tariff, related to consumption volume, is UAH 1,468.11 per 1 Gcal for residential buildings equipped with thermal energy meters. The conditionally fixed component, which depends on the thermal load of the system, is UAH 32.15 per sq. m per month during the service provision period for buildings without house-wide or apartment meters. On October 2, 2026, the executive committee of the Lviv City Council approved new economically justified tariffs for LGP Lvivteploenergo, but the new rates do not apply to the population due to the current moratorium. To correctly calculate heating costs, one must take into account the tariff structure and the billing method applied to a specific building.

Kharkiv: UAH 1,539.50 per Gcal and Rate per Square Meter

In Kharkiv, the thermal energy tariff for the population is UAH 1,539.50 per 1 Gcal including VAT. For buildings without heat meters, a rate of UAH 39.38 per sq. m per month of the heating period is applied. In the 2026/2027 season, household consumers of KP Kharkiv Heating Networks continue to pay at the previous tariff due to the moratorium on increasing heat supply costs. By decision of the executive committee of the Kharkiv City Council No. 446 dated August 19, 2026, new economically justified tariffs for the enterprise were approved, but the previous payment level is maintained for the population.

What Actually Affects the Bill Amount

Even with unchanged tariffs, amounts in utility bills can vary significantly. If a building is equipped with a house-wide metering device, the consumption volume is determined by its readings, and costs are distributed among consumers according to established rules; the presence of a meter does not mean every apartment pays exclusively for its own consumption. For buildings without relevant metering devices, a rate per square meter may be applied, in which case the living area directly impacts the charge. During cold periods, a building requires more heat to maintain a comfortable temperature, and with a house meter, this is reflected in the consumption volume and the amount to be distributed. Wall insulation, window condition, roof thermal insulation, and heat losses in the heating system also affect the building's demand for thermal energy: two buildings of identical area can consume different amounts of heat due to differences in design and technical condition. Thus, for a correct assessment of their expenses, residents should pay attention not only to the tariff per gigacalorie, but also to the metering method, building characteristics, and cost allocation rules in force in their apartment building.