The Palace of Independence is the seat of the president of the Republic of Belarus. An archive photo
MINSK, 4 February (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has decided in favor of rescheduling an increase in utility rates for households from 1 January to 1 March 2026 in order to prevent a significant increase in the financial burden that payments for the utilities represent for citizens, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.
The government approached the president with a corresponding proposal and the president approved it.
Utility rates were supposed to go up in line with Belarus president decree No.33 of 23 January 2026. By the president’s decision on 4 February the planned change has been postponed to a later date.
Due to current weather conditions and steadily low temperatures outdoors the amount of heating energy, electricity, and natural gas spent on heating in January 2026 increased by 45% in comparison with December 2025 according to preliminary calculations.
The decision has been made for the sake of preventing an additional burden on citizens when paying for housing and utility services.
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