Ukrenergo, the state-owned energy company of Ukraine, has decided to extend the duration of energy consumption restrictions for both households and industrial sectors in specific regions by an additional four hours. This decision comes amid persistent difficulties in maintaining a stable energy supply, particularly as the country continues to recover from the impacts of the war in eastern Ukraine and the ongoing energy crisis.
The extended restrictions are part of broader measures to manage energy resources more effectively during periods of high demand or supply constraints. Officials have stated that the additional hours will help reduce the strain on the national grid and ensure that critical infrastructure remains operational. Energy experts have pointed out that while such measures are necessary in the short term, long-term solutions will require significant investment in infrastructure and energy diversification.