Electricity tariffs will increase by 20%: expert revealed the real reason for the rise.

According to inkorr.com: The plan of the Ukrainian government and the National Bank to raise electricity tariffs by 20% over three years is perceived as a 'hidden quasi-tax'. Experts believe it is designed to cover inefficiencies in state management and payments for external debts. This opinion was expressed by the head of the Utility Consumers Union Oleg Popenko in an interview with Yuriy Romanenko, emphasizing that the tariff increase is not supported by real measures to restore the energy infrastructure.

The expert criticized the official explanation from the authorities regarding the necessity of increasing tariffs for the restoration of energy infrastructure.

Popenko also noted that energy companies, both private and state-owned, should independently seek funding for repairs through loans or eurobonds, rather than passing their costs onto the population. He believes that such a government policy is more aimed at covering financial shortfalls and repaying debts than at real reform of the energy sector.

This situation raises concerns among consumers, as the increase in electricity tariffs could significantly impact household budgets. Experts believe that effective reforms should be implemented to stabilize the energy sector, rather than relying on funding that burdens the population.