KYIV. UkraineGate . 26 . August .2022 l Society .
Experts of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the NSDC of Ukraine refuted the main fakes about the increase in prices for utilities .
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Fake news: “in the fall, heating tariffs will double for the population!”
Explanation: President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy signed Law No. 2479-IX of 29.07.2022, which provides for the establishment of a moratorium on increasing heat tariffs for the population.
Fake: “yes, this moratorium is valid only until the end of the year, and then “pay” for all months!”
Explanation: The law introduced a moratorium during martial law in Ukraine and six months after the month in which martial law will be terminated or abolished, and prohibits raising tariffs for the population.
Fake news: “and they forgot about gas supplies! Now everything will be included in the “bill”
Explanation: in addition to the ban on raising tariffs for services for thermal energy (its production, transportation and supply) and services for the supply of thermal energy and hot water supply, the moratorium also applies to natural gas distribution services.
Source: Ukrgate
