This summer, Ukraine raised electricity tariffs for the population. It was anticipated that this would bring additional billions of hryvnias to the state budget from "Energoatom".
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SubscribeHowever, it turned out that the company's management found a way to avoid transferring these funds to the government. This was stated by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, writes the Ministry of Energy.
According to the deputy, "Energoatom" is "pushing through" a new financial plan via the government with the help of the Ministry of Energy. In this plan, the company's net income for the year amounts to only 394 million hryvnias, while dividends for the state are merely 118.5 million hryvnias.
The deputy also explained where the funds from the tariff increase might have gone.
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It should be noted that the increase in electricity tariffs for the population in Ukraine started on June 1. However, according to official reports, the tariff will remain unchanged in December – 4.32 hryvnias per kWh.
This situation has caused significant public outcry, as societal expectations regarding budget replenishment were not met. Despite the substantial increase in tariffs, the government received negligible dividends from "Energoatom's" activities.
Previously, we reported, prepare for new bills: Ukrainians were announced another increase in utility costs.
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