On September 1, 2026, the Committee on Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducted a public hearing online.

Participants were given explanations on tariff formation, modernization of utility infrastructure, and consumer protection.

Special attention was focused on preparations for the heating season. Experts discussed repair works being carried out, monitoring the readiness of facilities, and updating the heating networks. As part of the National Project, around 1.6 thousand kilometers of heating supply networks are planned to be modernized with an investment of approximately 1.3 trillion tenge.

Continuing the topic of infrastructure renewal, participants discussed the condition of water supply and sewage systems. Currently, their average wear and tear are 48% and 56% respectively. The implementation of the National Project will allow for the renewal of thousands of kilometers of networks, reducing their deterioration and increasing the reliability of utility services.

In the electricity sector, the structure of the final price, the procedure for public hearings, and the mechanism for targeted support were clarified. The Committee continues to work on preventing unjustified tariff increases.

A separate section was dedicated to pricing for commercial gas. The retail price includes the wholesale cost of gas, transportation tariffs, and implementation expenses. All three components are regulated by the government. A special mechanism is designed for recipients of targeted social and housing assistance, capping price increases at the lower boundary of inflation.

In conclusion, it was noted that tariff applications are reviewed strictly in accordance with the law, and the expenses of natural monopoly subjects undergo scrutiny for justification. The transparency of the process is ensured through public hearings and the "Monopolist" information database. Reported by Utilities24 citing the Committee on Regulation of Natural Monopolies MNE RK website.

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The Committee for the Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces a public hearing scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The event will address the applications by JSC "Intergas Central Asia" regarding the establishment of new tariffs and tariff estimates using the cost-based method of tariff regulation for services related to the transportation of commercial gas through Kazakhstan's main pipelines and its storage.

The hearing will take place at: Astana, Älihan Bökeykhan street, building 12, «Bolashaq» Business Center, 14th floor, conference hall.

In order to engage all interested parties, the hearings will be streamed live on the Committee's official Facebook page.

The event will involve members of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, local council (maslikhat) representatives, local authorities, government bodies, the natural monopoly entity, media, public associations, independent experts, consumers, and other interested parties. The application by JSC "Intergas Central Asia" can be accessed via the provided link.

For contact information for the Committee and JSC "Intergas Central Asia": Tel: +7 (7172)74-24-35, Tel: +7 (7172)92-70-84. Reports ЖКХ24 with reference to the Committee for the Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan's website.

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