Oleg Popenko, head of the Consumer Utilities Union, emphasized this potential increase in a Facebook post, attributing it to Ukraine's agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
According to Article 77 of the Memorandum, Ukraine is committed to gradually adjusting gas and electricity tariffs to fully cover production costs.
Popenko expressed concern that this adjustment would further worsen the financial situation of citizens, as many are already struggling to manage utility expenses.
He noted that the memorandum requires tariffs to reach a level that reflects the total cost of energy production, which could lead to increases ranging from 100% to 200%, depending on the funding needed to provide utility services.
Overinflated costs of state and municipal enterprises also contribute to the rise in final tariffs, Popenko pointed out. He warned that in the current economic conditions, rising utility prices could severely impact Ukrainians, as payments already consume a significant portion of household incomes.
While authorities claim that such increases are necessary to maintain the functioning of the energy system, the additional costs could create even greater financial pressure on families across the country.
