Diagnosis and ways of reforming the state tariff policy in the thermal power and natural gas markets of Ukraine

Abstract

The attention to the need for changes in the government policy in the areas of housing, fuel and energy complexes
has been paid. The reasons leading to unprofitable activities of the business entities in these branches were
determined.
The financial conditions of the subjects of natural gas supply and heat production for the population of
Ukraine have been analyzed. The attention is focused on the current tariff policy and the issue of repayment of the
difference in fees at the expenses of the state and local budgets. The ways of reforming the system of regressive subsidies
and incentives were grounded for the population to pay for housing and utility services.
The forecast is developed for growth of rates and possible reduction of poverty level resulted in the offered reorganization.