The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation has proposed a tenfold increase in the rates for water abstraction from federally owned water bodies, starting in 2026. The initiative was commented on by Zhanna Logacheva, an expert in government relations and regulatory risk assessment at Baikal Communications Group, in an interview with Mashnews.ru.

“In addition to the tenfold increase, beginning in 2026 the rates will be indexed to the actual Consumer Price Index published by Rosstat, rather than to the deflator index of the Ministry of Economic Development. This may lead to a faster rise in payments than previously anticipated. It is important that regulatory measures take into account the specifics of individual industries and do not undermine the economic stability of enterprises,” noted Zhanna Logacheva, expert at Baikal Communications Group.

According to Logacheva, it would be advisable to consider a differentiated approach to water users, similar to the mechanism currently applied to utilities and power generation companies. Such a system would help balance the financial burden, encourage the adoption of water-saving technologies, and ensure efficient use of water resources without hampering industrial development.

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