Reuters(@Reuters):Utility bills in Russia have risen more than 50% since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 and more than 13% this year alone. The rise comes as Russia grapples with inflation fueled by a wartime economy, with a tight labor market and higher military spending adding to price pressures. For households, those strains are increasingly visible in monthly bills and day-to-day expenses

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2026.11.03 08:35

Utility bills in Russia have risen more than 50% since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022 and more than 13% this year alone. The rise comes as Russia grapples with inflation fueled by a wartime economy, with a tight labor market and higher military spending adding to price pressures. For households, those strains are increasingly visible in monthly bills and day-to-day expenses