Russian households face increasing financial strain as war in Ukraine drags on

Russian utility bills have risen more than 50% since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, including an increase of over 13% this year alone, as Moscow continues strikes across Ukraine and faces ongoing drone attacks. The sharp rise in household costs is intensifying financial strain on Russian citizens as the war drags on. The figures underscore how the conflict is feeding through to consumer costs even as Russia's economy remains under wartime pressure. Watch for further utility tariff adjustments and any signs of household spending stress in coming months.