Overview
- The government approved the 2026 indexation order on November 25, signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- From January 1, 2026, the average cap on what households pay per bill is set at 1.7% in every region.
- From October 1, 2026, limits will vary by region, including 15% in Moscow, 12.8% in Moscow Region, 14.6% in St. Petersburg, 9.2% in Leningrad Region, 8% in Khakassia and Chukotka, 22% in Stavropol Territory, and 13.8% in Sevastopol.
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service will monitor compliance and says indexation supports stable operations, service quality, and infrastructure upgrades.
- The mechanism caps growth of the total bill rather than each service, targeted subsidies are available for vulnerable households, and reporting differs on whether municipal-level deviations are permitted.