As reported by 'Kvulyia', this is mentioned in an article by RBC-Ukraine.
The constant power outages have forced many Ukrainians to purchase generators for powering household appliances. However, the cost of such electricity is significantly higher than the regular tariffs.
Current Electricity Tariffs
Currently, Ukrainians pay 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour. Owners of two-zone meters can save by using the night mode (from 23:00 to 7:00) at a subsidized price of 2.16 UAH/kWh. The last increase occurred in June 2024, and the government has fixed these prices until the end of April 2026, as reported by Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydnenko.
Types of Generators
The market offers gas, gasoline, and diesel models. The latter two types are in the greatest demand. Gasoline devices are suitable for occasional use of low power and are generally cheaper. Diesel models, however, are more economical during prolonged use due to lower fuel consumption, although they are noisier and more expensive.
The Real Cost of Electricity from a Generator
The price of electricity generated by a generator is several times higher than the state tariff. According to Serhiy Kuyun from the 'A-95' company, a kilowatt-hour can cost up to 30 hryvnias compared to 4.32 UAH for the daily tariff.
An analysis of prices on the Hotline platform shows the following picture (as of the end of October):
- The popular gasoline model K&S BASIC KSB 21i S (1.8 kW) costs about 18,900 UAH and consumes 0.3 liters per kWh. With gasoline price A-92 at 57.14 UAH per liter, the cost per kilowatt-hour is approximately 17.14 UAH.
- A more powerful MaXpeedingRODs MXR3500 (3 kW) for 28,100 UAH consumes 0.2 liters per kWh — this amounts to about 11.42 UAH, which is three times more expensive than the network electricity tariff.
- The diesel model SOLAX SDJ8500ME (5.2 kW) priced at 32,130 UAH consumes 0.3 liters per kWh. With diesel priced at 55.56 UAH, this amounts to 16.66 UAH — almost four times more than the regular tariff.
Kuyun warns that under minimal load, the cost of production becomes astronomical. Additionally, regular maintenance is required — oil changes every 50 hours of operation, filters and batteries, which can cost from several hundred to thousands of hryvnias.
Earlier we reported that a military official warned Ukrainians about a difficult winter.
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The article discusses the cost of electricity during power outages in Ukraine. It points out that the price of electricity generated by a generator significantly exceeds the state tariff, which can become a significant financial factor for consumers. It also provides examples of different generator models and their electricity costs, demonstrating the advantage of using standard tariffs compared to the costs of generated energy.