#Utilities

Water Tariffs in October 2026: How Much People Pay in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv

Economy 10/02/2026, 06:27

In October 2026, water and wastewater tariffs in Ukraine range from 36 to 82 hryvnias per cubic meter depending on the city. The highest costs are recorded in Dnipro and Kyiv.

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Benefit Disappeared After Recalculation: What Might Have Changed and How to Save Payments

Economy 10/01/2026, 05:51

After the recalculation of housing and communal benefits, Ukrainians may face a decrease in payments or their complete cancellation due to income, relocation, or family changes.

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Power Disconnection Rules Change in Ukraine: New Regulations for Debtors Take Effect October 1

Economy 09/30/2026, 16:46

Starting October 1, Ukraine introduces new rules for electricity disconnections due to debt, setting a 1664 UAH threshold and capping utility fees.

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First floors must pay: experts debunk myths about preparing high-rises for winter

Economy 09/28/2026, 13:43

Experts explained why ground-floor apartment owners must pay for elevator and pump repairs in HOAs, and how to legally make decisions when residents are away.

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Millions for Equipment: How Much High-Rise Energy Independence Costs

Economy 09/28/2026, 12:29

Winter blackouts threaten high-rises with stopped pumps and boilers. Providing a building with backup power requires millions of hryvnias in investments from residents.

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What Incomes Are Considered When Granting Subsidies: PFU Explanation

Economy 09/27/2026, 22:00

The Pension Fund of Ukraine explained the rules for accounting household incomes when granting housing subsidies, including alimony calculation and income assessment periods.

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How to stay warm this winter: What to check in your apartment before the heating season begins

Economy 09/27/2026, 17:19

Expert guide on preparing your apartment for the 2026 heating season by checking windows, radiators, ventilation, and backup power.

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Preparing High-Rises for Winter: How to Get Funding for Generators and Autonomy

Economy 09/26/2026, 09:24

Extended winter power outages threaten to leave high-rises without water, heat, and elevators. Experts explain how to combine generators, batteries, and co-financing programs for network protection.

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New Water Tariff Takes Effect in Kyiv: How Much Does a Cubic Meter Cost

Economy 09/25/2026, 19:14

A new tariff for centralized water supply and wastewater disposal has been approved and enacted in Kyiv, amounting to 63.79 hryvnias per cubic meter.

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Heating Main in Teremky: KSCA Explains Why Alternative Route Was Rejected

Economy 09/25/2026, 16:22

KSCA explained the route choice for the Teremky heating main, noting that alternative options were costlier and risked prolonged heating cuts.

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Economy 09/24/2026, 13:55

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Kyiv Prepares for Winter: 82% of Municipal Buildings Have Received Readiness Certificates, and Large-Diameter Heating Networks Are Fully Restored

Politics 09/23/2026, 01:22

The Kyiv City Administration reported that 82% of municipal buildings have received readiness certificates for the heating season, and hydraulic testing of the heating networks has been completed with 2,413 out of 2,451 damages eliminated.

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PFU clarified the rules for granting a housing subsidy for heating: who is eligible for assistance and who is not

Economy 09/20/2026, 20:45

The Pension Fund of Ukraine explained which housing and utility services are covered by the subsidy and under what conditions separate assistance for heating, including stove heating, is granted.

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Pension Fund of Ukraine names two cases in which an overpaid housing subsidy must be returned to the state

Economy 09/17/2026, 21:05

The PFU named two cases in which an overpaid housing subsidy must be returned to the state: inaccurate data in the application, and failure to notify about changes in income or property within the 30-day period.

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40% of Ukrainians Ready to Leave Their Homes in Winter if Conditions Worsen: Gradus Study

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:27

A Gradus study shows: 69% of Ukrainians fear prolonged winter power outages, and 40% are ready to relocate if conditions worsen. Only one in ten considers themselves fully autonomous.

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A 0.00 UAH subsidy does not strip you of your benefit: PFU explains how to claim the 50% discount

Economy 09/11/2026, 05:44

The PFU clarified: when the subsidy is 0.00 UAH, a person entitled to a benefit can claim it from the month of application. The benefit and the subsidy are not cumulative — one form of support is chosen.

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Kyiv doubles water tariffs: Klitschko says the industry was on the brink of survival

Economy 09/04/2026, 01:04

The Kyiv City Council raised the combined tariff for water and sewage to 63.79 UAH per cubic meter — a 110% increase. Mayor Klitschko explained the decision by citing the industry's "brink of survival" and a 2024 NKREKU recommendation.

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Why Your Housing Subsidy Has Become Smaller: The PFU Names the Key Reasons for Recalculation

Economy 08/26/2026, 08:38

The PFU explained why a housing subsidy may become smaller: a rise in income, automatic recalculation in March and August, the change of heating season, and changes in tariffs or household composition.

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