The Council of People's Deputies of Tashkent region has approved new tariffs for drinking water supply and sewerage services. The decision was adopted on September 16, and the new prices will take effect on October 3, according to the regional council's press service.

For the majority of the population, the price per cubic meter of water excluding VAT will increase by 19% — from 2,600 to 3,100 soums, while sewerage services will rise by 15% — from 1,300 to 1,500 soums. For customers served by the "Toshkent viloyati suv ta'minoti" enterprise, the price including VAT will increase by 19.2% — from 2,912 to 3,472 soums, and sewerage by 15.4% — from 1,456 to 1,680 soums.

For budget organizations and other legal entities, a cubic meter of drinking water including VAT will rise from 16,800 to 17,920 soums (6.7%), and sewerage services from 3,360 to 4,480 soums (33.3%). This represents a significant cost increase for businesses and state institutions.

Separate tariffs have been set for areas served by "Chimyon-Chorvoq magistral suv ta'minoti". For the population, drinking water including VAT will increase from 1,680 to 1,904 soums (13.3%), and sewerage from 1,288 to 1,512 soums (17.4%). In these areas, the increase is relatively lower but still adds to the burden on residents.

The last time tariffs in Tashkent region were raised was on July 1, 2025: then water supply for the population increased by an average of 26.7–36.4%, and sewerage by 30% (in some cases by nearly 3.8 times). This indicates that tariffs are being raised significantly for the second time in a short period.

Starting January 1, 2027, the authority to approve tariffs for drinking water supply and sewerage services in Uzbekistan will transfer to the Interdepartmental Tariff Commission under the Cabinet of Ministers. This points to a centralization of tariff policy in the future.

Source: www.gazeta.uz