The issue of electricity costs and the imposition of penalties for late payments was raised during a meeting between President Sadyr Japarov and residents of Kara-Balta, Zhayyl, and Panfilov districts. The topic became relevant following an appeal from a resident of Chaldovar village, who requested the cancellation of fines for payment delays even of 1–2 days.
The difference between the tariff and production cost
The head of state explained that current tariffs for citizens remain low thanks to state support. The gap between the production cost of one kilowatt-hour and the consumer price is compensated from the republican budget.
"Today, electricity costs the population 1 som 64 tyiyn. But do you know what its production cost is? 3 som 25 tyiyn. Who pays the difference? The state. We cover it through the republican budget."
The President also made a comparison with neighboring countries, noting that there the population pays about 5 som per kilowatt-hour for electricity. According to Japarov, once the energy crisis is overcome, the authorities will be able to consider providing additional benefits to consumers.
In conclusion, the head of state reminded that bills can now be paid remotely via mobile phones and urged citizens not to allow payment delays.
