Korolev: gas tariffs in Ukraine will be adjusted quarterly
Gas tariffs for residents in Ukraine will be adjusted quarterly, based on the exchange rate, however, direct binding will not, said the head of " Naftogaz of Ukraine Andriy Korolev.
Rates were calculated based on the rate of 22 per dollar. Indexing (tariff) and its mechanism, I'm sure, will be indirect. This will occur quarterly, but direct binding (to the course) will not " - he said on air of the TV channel ICTV.
Kovalev added that such tariff adjustment depending on the currency exchange rate is included in the list of requirements of the international monetary Fund.
Ukraine is now in a severe political crisis, which affects its economy and the public sector, in fact the country is on the verge of default. The power, the hope to improve the situation of foreign borrowing. The IMF wants to open for Ukraine a two-year loan program 17, 5 billion dollars. In total financing from the IMF and from other sources for four years could reach $ 40 billion.
it is assumed that the Fund's Board of Directors approved the allocation of a new aid package for Ukraine March eleven. One of the key conditions of the IMF - Ukraine raising tariffs for gas and heat for residents to market levels.