The revision covers later years as well. Indexation will accelerate to 8.6% in 2028 from 7.1%, and to 7.6% in 2029 from 6.1%, according to the updated forecast, which was flagged by the outlet Faridaily.
The ministry attributes the change to higher inflation and large investment projects in the electricity sector. A further reason it cites is an upward revision of the forecast for indexation of tariffs in the gas supply sector.
The forecast for 2026 remains unchanged. From October 1, payments are to rise by an average of 9.9% nationwide. The ceiling indices were approved back in 2025.
The spread across regions is wide. The largest increase is in Stavropol Krai (an average of 22%), Dagestan (19.7%), and Tambov (17.5%) and Tyumen (17.2%) regions. The lowest indices are in Khakassia and Chukotka (8% each), and Buryatia and Kirov region (8.9% each). In Moscow, utility payments may rise by 15%, and in St. Petersburg by 14.6%.
The tariff increase was announced immediately after the State Duma elections, which ended on September 20. At the same time, the Russian authorities announced plans to raise taxes. The Finance Ministry proposed taxing passive income — for example, interest on deposits and dividends — at rates of 13-22% instead of the current 13-15%; introducing value-added tax on purchases in foreign online stores at the maximum rate of 22% straight away, although a phased increase had previously been discussed; and introducing a 100-ruble fee for parcels from abroad worth up to 200 euros, which currently are not subject to customs duty.