After rising prices of cigarettes in Ukraine, the authorities raise the price of alcohol. So, the price for a bottle of vodka 0, 5 liters on 1 August rises to 39, 9 hryvnia (3, $ 33).
In the middle of June, the government of Ukraine adopted the opinion on the increase of prices for alcoholic products in 2 stages. In accordance with the government decision, the minimum retail price of a half-litre bottle of vodka increased by 32, 6%. This increase takes place in 2 stages: in the middle of June the Prices have already increased by fifteen, 9%. And now, from August 1 to rise by Another 14, 3%. After the first stage of the minimum price for vodka was 34, 90 UAH 0, 5 liters.
Ukrainians to the appreciation of vodka began to prepare in advance. 1st phase of price growth in June was marked by increased demand for strong alcohol. Experts point out that at the beginning of a new rise in price of Ukrainians swept off the shelves alcohol at the old price. Minimum Price at retail were raised in connection with the rise in cost of products excise increase, the rise in price of alcohol And components.
in addition, in the middle of June the Prices in the retail wine in glass containers (capacity 0, 7 liters) or other container (1 liter) increased by 11% - up to UAH 20 (1, 67 dollar), on the wine in the glass container (0, 75 liters), as well as on certain wine (0, 7 liters) - 26, 9% to 33 UAH (2, 75 USD). The price of cognac also increased depending on the " star ": the faster the shutter speed, the higher the percentage of appreciation.
Manufacturers of alcohol products welcomed this step, because in the current economic realities, the cost of production of vodka increased. Fresh bets will also help to combat counterfeit alcoholic market.
" in connection with the increase of excise duty, the rise in price of components And economic realities of the market, fresh Minimum Price at retail needed producers as air. The implementation of the resolution will lead to reduction of shadow turnover of alcoholic beverages And filling of the state budget ", - said General Director of the holding " Alcohol traditions " Roman Vashkolup.
at the same time the head of the Association " Ukrvodka " Vladimir ostapuk convinced that increase the price should not currently, and since January 1, 2015, to protect the fall of the market complex And provide revenues to the budget.
However, Experts of the market believe that by increasing the minimum prices for alcohol authorities intend to increase the revenues to the state budget. This can only be provided if alcohol business starts to actively export products, because to do so only at the expense of the domestic market is unlikely to succeed. The reason for this are the low incomes of Ukrainians. As a result, they buy very cheap alcohol And often prefer shopping vodka And brandy homemade moonshine, And buy her a little - to the basket to 2%. For this reason, there is a risk that the level of counterfeit alcohol in Ukraine will increase by 15-30%, Experts believe.
This is not the first increase of prices for goods, which are in high demand among the residents. So, from 1 July in Ukraine Usually 25% increased excise tax on tobacco products. For example, the excise rates on cigarettes without filter amounted to 96, 88 per thousand (8, 07 dollar), with filter - 216, UAH 5 per thousand of things (18, 04 dollar), on tobacco raw materials and tobacco substitutes, tobacco extracts And essences, cigars And cigarillos - 272 per kilogram (22, 67 USD).
However, the authorities are already preparing fresh growth of prices for cigarettes. For example, the Ukrainian government is planning to increase prices for cigarettes without filter with existing 127 UAH (10, 58 dollars) to 289, 63 UAH (24, 14 dollars) per thousand cigarettes. In accordance with the plans of the Cabinet, the average price for cigarettes without filter will grow from the current 5 to 9 UAH (from 41 to 75 cents) per pack. About This story is in the bill? A, submitted by the Cabinet to the Parliament.
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