Allocated subsidies will not be reduced or withdrawn, - Rozenko

Subsidies for housing and utility services that have already been allocated for residents will not be reduced or withdrawn.

This was announced by Vice-Prime Minister Pavlo Rozenko, Censor.NET reports citing LIGA.net.

"No subsidies will be recalculated in 2016-2017 heating season, as well as during next year. All accrued subsidies will not be reduced or withdrawn," he said.

"All criteria for calculation of subsidies will remain the same for the next year. The formula is tied to incomes of a particular family," the official added.

6.6 millions Ukrainian families currently receive subsidies to cover for utility services payments.