Ukrainians fully paid for communal services in March – State Statistics Service

Ukrainian citizens are prompt payers of provided housing and communal services and gradually pay off debts of previous periods.

The amount of funds paid in March 2019 totaled UAH 18 billion, the Government portal reported.

"According to data provided by the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the amount of paid bills in March amounted to UAH 18 billion which is 100.9% of accrued funds during this period. A sum worth UAH 4 billion was paid for electricity supply that is 143.9% of accrued amounts," the report says.

At the same time, in March average charges together with payment for electricity per one personal account holder amounted to UAH 2,296.5.

As noted, the process of monetization of subsidies started in March according to the Government’s decision. In March 3.4 million households received subsidies worth UAH 5.7 billion for payment of utilities.