The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine increased the tariff for electricity for the population to 2.64 hryvnias/kWh. It will be effective from June 1.
This was announced by Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko at a briefing after the government meeting, Suspilne reports.
Minister of Energy Herman Galushchenko made a resolution on increasing electricity prices as a matter of urgency. He noted that the increase in tariffs should ensure the stability of the power system damaged by Russian strikes in the next heating season.
Currently, Ukrainians pay 1.44 hryvnias for 1 kWh if they consume up to 250 kWh per month, and 1.68 hryvnias for 1 kWh if they consume more than 250 kWh per month.
- On May 26, the National Commission, which carries out state regulation in the spheres of energy and communal services (NKREKP) , proposed to double the electricity tariff for the population. This is necessary in order to improve the financial indicators of "Energoatom" and "Ukrhydroenergo", which cover the difference between the market and actual price of electricity.
- Earlier , the NCRECP named two options for new electricity tariffs. The issue of tariff revision remains open, however, the government recently decided that the preferential price for electricity for the population will be valid until May 31.