The sharp increase in electricity consumption by the Russian population raises serious concerns for the energy market regulator. This was reported by “Kommersant” Referring to an interview with the chairman of the Market Council, Maxim Bystrov.
In the first five months of this year, household consumers increased their electricity use in the entire Unified Energy System of Russia by about 6% compared to the same period last year. This figure is one and a half times higher than the increase in consumption in other categories.
“Such a significant increase in consumption in the household sector is very alarming. This indicates that economic entities are trying to get involved in preferential household tariffs in every possible way,” said Maxim Bystrov.
In Russia, a situation has historically developed where tariffs for the population are artificially kept below economically justified prices. Commercial consumers are forced to make up the difference with higher tariffs. In 2024, businesses will pay an additional ₽300 billion to the population.
In mid-July, State Duma deputy Svetlana Razvorotneva It has been recommended At the slightest suspicion of fraud in the housing and communal services sector, Russians should immediately hang up and call the funding agency back on their own. He also suggested educating those who do not use online services, especially the elderly, about the threats of fraud.
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