Gerus: regional gas distribution companies and regional power companies will not disconnect consumers for non-payment of services during the quarantine period.

Head of the profile committee of the Verkhovna Rada, Andriy Gerus, said that enterprises providing utility services, in particular, regional gas distribution companies and regional energy companies would not disconnect consumers due to unpaid bills against the background of quarantine, Interfax-Ukraine reports.

“There are agreements with such enterprises as regional power and regional gas companies that they will not disconnect consumers during the quarantine period. We will also initiate at the legislative level the abolition of penalties for late payment of utility bills during quarantine, changes to the procedure for providing subsidies so that in case of arrears to citizens, they would not lead to loss of subsidies”, he said during a meeting of the conciliation council on Monday .

Gerus urged citizens to avoid visiting service centers and bank branches, where queues for paying for housing and public services are usually observed, and if possible, pay bills online.

“Of course, it is necessary to pay for utilities, but I want to appeal to citizens, especially those who are at risk: if you see a queue at a bank or service center, refrain. Appropriate decisions will be made so that there is no deterioration for consumers”, concluded Gerus.

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