Overview

• The city reports 100.9 km of road renewals completed in 2025, or 96% of the annual program, including upgrades on major arterials such as Enkhtaivany Boulevard.
• Storm‑drain retrofits reached 8.6 km across eight sites this year out of a 16 km plan, with authorities targeting a further 30 km at flood‑prone locations in 2026.
• Officials began distributing half‑coke fuel, with 940 tonnes on sale at 331 of roughly 400 points and 12,000 tonnes ready; city‑backed research projects a 28% cut in coal‑derived pollution and up to 40–45% citywide reduction as gas connections expand to 5,000 homes this year, 50,000 in 2026 and 65,000 in 2026–27, while the 21:00–09:00 night‑tariff electricity relief for ger areas remains in force through December 31 except for newly gas‑converted households.
• Ulaanbaatar raised average pay for municipal housing and utility engineers to 3.319 million MNT, increasing base salaries by 50–60%, as national officials outline a staged path to lift teachers’ base pay toward 3.5 million MNT by 2028.
• Energy officials said 75.4% of 2024 electricity demand was met domestically with 24.6% imported, warning winter peak reserves remain tight despite planned batteries and new plants, while unions highlight high stress and departures tied to low pay and experts flag TEZU and financing gaps across 38 megaprojects even as the city advances the Dambadarjaa heat plant (~40% complete), ring‑road packages and the Tuul expressway.