Although key energy resources are protected by a moratorium, the overall cost of housing has increased by an average of 2,3 % per year. The biggest blow fell on services that are not directly regulated by the state:
Leaders of price increases:
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Building management (OSBB/ZHEK): + 13,8 % (biggest jump).
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Garbage removal: + 3,8 %.
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Maintenance and repair: + 3,5 %.
Interestingly, this growth is occurring against a backdrop of rising average salary in Kyiv (45,6 thousand UAH)Businesses and service companies are forced to raise rates to pay competitive salaries to staff and cover fuel costs for garbage trucks.
“Frozen” tariffs: What remains unchanged
Thanks to the moratorium, which is in effect until the end of martial law, the cost of basic resources has not changed:
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Natural gas
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Heating and hot water
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Electricity and water supply
This creates a certain “buffer” of security, but the article notes that a gradual increase in these tariffs is forecasted from 2026This correlates with today's statements by the Kyiv City State Administration that the metro is subsidized by UAH 56 per trip - such a model is becoming increasingly difficult for the budget.
Economic summary of the day (April 14, 2026)
Today we got a complete picture of how the state and the city are reviewing financial relations with citizens:
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Taxes: Military conscription officially began 5% for years to come.
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Transport: The real fare has been announced (64 UAH), which is a signal for future changes.
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Utility bill: Service and management have become more expensive (+ 13,8 %), and inflation accelerated to 7,9 %.
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Dwelling: Rent in Kyiv increased by 4,7 %, “eating” the entire increase in wages.
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Energy: The lights will not be turned off tomorrow, but they ask that you save power during evening peaks.
The situation looks like this: the state is trying to maintain “basic” prices (gas, electricity, travel at 8 UAH), but related costs (building management, repairs, luggage on the subway, rent) are growing rapidly, bringing the real cost of living up to market indicators.
