Litwin acknowledged that gas prices could not increase

The actions of the authorities in Ukraine have led to higher prices for imported natural gas. This was stated by Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn during a press conference in Zhytomyr. "The problem is gas. At these prices for the gas people will pay heavily. But let's say that we are, on their own, pursuing its own political and other interests, drove the country into an impasse on gas, "- said the speaker. He also noted that the economic situation in Ukraine is complicated by the need to give large sums from the state budget for repayment of external debt . Today every month from the state budget to 8 billion USD. to repay debts. I must say that we have in general a difficult situation in the country, and this year is 2011 th is critically responsible for Ukraine ", - said Vladimir Litvin. He also expressed the view that now Ukraine has a crisis of governance." We have completely exhausted the reforms that have been in management and now here to work, they say, "with wheels" - the chairman of BP. He stressed that the political situation is also complicated. In this regard, the speaker called on Ukrainian politicians to unite around solving the accumulated problems. Previously reported that the National Electricity Regulatory Commission deferred consideration of upgrading to 30% in gas prices to the public on March 24. Recall that the commitment to raise gas prices for domestic consumers the Government committed itself to the International Monetary Fund to obtain the next tranche. Ministry of Industry