Expert on electricity tariffs: 60 billion hryvnias in 'Energoatom' are unused

Situation in 'Energoatom'

Expert Oleg Popenko stated on Yuri Romanenko's channel that the increase in electricity tariffs in Ukraine aims not at restoring infrastructure but at creating corruption funds. He noted that 'Energoatom' has accumulated 60 billion hryvnias that are unused, indicating inefficiencies in the company's resource management.

Popenko, who is the head of the Union of Utility Consumers, emphasized that the corruption scandal in 'Energoatom' is just the tip of the iceberg. According to him, it was planned to accumulate about 460 billion hryvnias; however, currently, 60 billion hryvnias remain unused. The expert also pointed out that the scheme for raising tariffs for the population was 'primitive but effective,' as it allowed for accumulating funds in 'Energoatom.'

Management Issues

Moreover, it became known that the salaries of some deputies of the company's head Kudrytsky reached 20 million hryvnias per month. This raises concerns among consumers and experts, as such expenditures call into question the transparency and efficiency of fund usage in the energy sector.

In his statement, Popenko also mentioned that 'the person was an official and became a businessman with a 50% stake in a project yielding returns in three years.' These facts indicate serious problems in the management of energy resources that require urgent resolution. The situation in 'Energoatom' serves as a reminder of the need for reforms in the energy sector to ensure transparency and accountability.

Thus, the expert emphasized that electricity tariffs in Ukraine not only affect citizens' financial expenses but also become a tool for creating corruption mechanisms that undermine trust in the country's energy sector.

The situation in 'Energoatom' demonstrates serious challenges for the Ukrainian energy system, including issues of corruption and inefficiency in management. The presence of large unused funds and high salaries of the management raise doubts about the appropriateness of tariff increases, which may lead to additional pressure on consumers. This underscores the urgency of reform to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the management of energy resources in Ukraine.