Electricity prices in Abkhazia rise by 15% from 1 April
From 1 April, electricity tariffs for households in Abkhazia have increased by 15%.
The new rate for individuals was initially due to take effect in January, but the authorities decided to delay the rise.
The increase has now come into force: consumers with single-phase connections will pay 2 roubles (about $0.02) per kWh, while those with three-phase connections will pay 2.7 roubles (around $0.03) per kWh.
Tariffs for legal entities remain unchanged.
At the same time, according to Timur Jinjolia, head of the state energy company Chernomorenergo, electricity consumption in Abkhazia has declined by around 500 million kWh compared with the peak in 2023, when demand surged due to illegal cryptocurrency mining.
As a result, the republic’s annual electricity deficit has also decreased. It now stands at 600–700 million kWh, down from around 1.1–1.2 billion kWh three years ago.
The deficit typically arises in the autumn and winter, when water levels at the Ingur hydropower plant drop significantly, reducing electricity generation.
This winter, Abkhazia avoided the usual rolling blackouts thanks to electricity supplies from Russia. The government purchased part of this supply at commercial rates, while the rest was provided free of charge as humanitarian aid.
The head of Chernomorenergo also said that water levels at the Inguri plant have now returned to normal, allowing the station to operate at full capacity. As a result, from April, Abkhazia will be fully supplied with domestically generated electricity.
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Electricity in Abkhazia
