Fuel cashback: what’s wrong with the government’s new program
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The government announced the launch of a cashback program for fuel purchases, which will last until May 1. According to the initiative, announced by Yulia Svyrydenko, citizens will be able to receive cashback of 15% on diesel, 10% on gasoline, and 5% on autogas.
The chairman of the board of the “People’s Rear” charitable foundation, Heorhiy Tuka, on the air of “Pryamoy”, called such a step a manifestation of political populism, which is financed from the taxes of all citizens, regardless of whether they have their own transport.
“From my point of view, this is another step of populist bribery of the population. From my point of view, this looks very disgusting,” the public figure noted.
Tuka explained his position using the example of a typical apartment building, where most residents do not own cars. According to him, a situation where neighbors are effectively forced to compensate for car owners’ expenses is immoral.
The studio guest emphasized that the funds are paid by the budget, not by officials from their own pockets. Tuka also added that he personally does not intend to use such “handouts” because he considers such a system unfair to the poorer segments of the population.
Recall that Ukrainians will be able to receive up to 15% cashback for purchasing fuel at gas stations. The funds received will be credited to a special card and will be used to pay for Ukrainian goods and services. The total volume of the new cashback program is estimated by the Ministry of Economy at approximately 3 billion hryvnias. The funds will be redistributed within the budget of the ministry.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko clarified that the support program for Ukrainians, which the government has prepared against the backdrop of a sharp increase in oil prices, will last for several weeks . According to her, payments will be made through the government program “National Cashback”. In general, the support program at Ukrainian gas stations that join it will be valid until May 1.
In addition, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the government is preparing new support programs for pensioners and people receiving social assistance. In particular, the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine is to prepare assistance for April. At least 13 million Ukrainians will be able to receive additional payments of 1,500 hryvnias .
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