JSC "KazTransOil" reduced tariffs for thermal energy

In accordance with subparagraph 15) of paragraph 2 of Article 26 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Natural Monopolies", a natural monopoly entity is obliged to fulfill the approved tariff estimate.

Based on the results of the analysis of the execution of tariff estimates for regulated services of «KazTransOil» JSC, non-fulfillment of the approved tariff estimates for the transmission and distribution of thermal energy for 2020 was revealed, where the total amount of unreasonably received income is 5.09 thousand tenge, taking into account the refinancing rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the time of the decision

In addition, non-fulfillment of cost items for regulated services for the production, transmission and distribution of thermal energy of «KazTransOil» JSC was revealed, where the total amount of unreasonably received income is 98.23 thousand tenge, taking into account the refinancing rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the time of the decision.

In this connection, the Committee on Regulation of Natural Monopolies, in order to restore consumer rights, has taken measures in accordance with the legislation on natural monopolies, regarding the return of unreasonably received income by introducing a temporary compensating tariff.

The level of the temporary compensating tariff for the transmission and distribution of thermal energy of «KazTransOil» JSC for 1 year is 269.51 tenge/Gcal without VAT, with entry into force from January 1, 2022 with a decrease of 0.29% (from 270.29 to 269.51 tenge/Gcal without VAT).

The level of the temporary compensating tariff for the production, transmission and distribution of thermal energy for 1 year is 6018.38 tenge/Gcal without VAT, including with differentiation by consumer groups, with entry into force from January 1, 2022 with a decrease of 0.60% (average consumption - from 6054.65 to 6018.38 tenge/Gcal without VAT, to the population, budget and non-profit organizations, as well as enterprises providing utilities to the population, from 1723.29 to 1712.97 tenge/Gcal without VAT and industrial enterprises and commercial organizations from 11801.89 to 11731.19 tenge/Gcal without VAT).

At the same time, «KazTransOil» JSC has the right to appeal the decision of the authorized authority in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

It should be noted that the Committee conducts systematic work aimed at ensuring compliance by natural monopoly entities with the requirements of the legislation on natural monopolies.