Ulaanbaatar city officials are revising the 2026 budget to address rising costs linked to geopolitical factors and ensure continued public services. The budget adjustments aim to secure additional funding for essential services like public transportation, waste management, and green space maintenance. A key component of the revision involves procuring 280,000 tons of semi-coke and 150,000 tons of improved coal fuel for the upcoming winter season. The changes also reflect revised revenue projections and cuts to uncontracted investment projects, aligning the budget with current economic realities. Funding for these projects has been reduced by 443.2 billion tugriks, with increases allocated to current and local fund expenditures. Officials expressed regret over the need to import coal again, noting a lack of domestic bids in a recent tender, highlighting the absence of coal pyrolysis facilities in Mongolia. These measures aim to maintain service stability and prepare for winter conditions.