Prices will rise in russia due to VAT increase
Raising the value-added tax (VAT) from 20% to 22% and lowering the income threshold for payment will lead to a sharp increase in marketplace prices — from 10% to 25%.
Higher taxes will trigger a chain reaction of price increases — from logistics to raw materials. Businesses are already forecasting a drop in sales and the closure of up to 20% of pickup points in 2026.
The kremlin is shifting the financial burden of the war onto the population, forcing russians to pay more for everyday goods instead of investing in economic development.
Previously, the Center reported that in 2026 the authorities plan to collect an additional 2.3 trillion rubles ($27.4 billion) from citizens and businesses, mainly through the VAT rate increase.
