Energy Complex Entrepreneurs Criticize Ministry Over Tariff Policy

The Ministry of Energy's recent pronouncements regarding tariff policy changes have been met with sharp criticism from the Association of Entrepreneurs of the Energy Complex. This organization, representing a vital segment of the energy sector, asserts that the public discussion process for these initiatives was merely a formality, lacking genuine dialogue and transparency. The proposed tariff model, they argue, falls short of legal requirements and poses a significant threat of market monopolization, a concern that has already prompted an appeal to the president.

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The Ministry of Energy made a statement about the situation with distribution companies. But if you look closely at the ministry's arguments, they are not confirmed.

While the Ministry of Energy has issued statements defending its reforms and refuting some of the claims, the Association remains unconvinced. They point to a single, brief meeting on April 15, 2026, as evidence of the superficial nature of the engagement. This meeting, attended by a limited number of ministry employees and a single representative from the association, hardly constitutes a robust working group. The association contends that substantive discussions on the proposed calculations and initiatives did not occur, and their written objections, submitted multiple times, were not incorporated into the official documentation. This one-sided approach, they claim, leaves them feeling unheard and their concerns unaddressed.

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Formally, it was announced on the state portal for public discussion of regulatory legal acts. However, posting on the portal is an obligation of the Ministry of Energy as the initiator. Accordingly, this is not an indicator of openness. In fact, there was no discussion or dialogue.

The Association also disputes the Ministry's claims about consumer complaints, highlighting that a video circulated on social media concerning one enterprise pertains to an issue that has already been resolved. They emphasize that according to existing regulations, consumer complaints should first be addressed by the electricity supply company. The lack of proper procedure and transparent engagement by the Ministry of Energy raises serious questions about the fairness and legality of the proposed tariff changes, potentially jeopardizing the stability and competitiveness of the energy market.

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Is this a truly independent working group? In fact, no discussion of the merits of the presented calculations was held, and there was no opportunity to raise questions about the calculations and the initiative.