Ukraine asked the IMF to postpone the increase of tariffs

Ukraine asked the International Monetary Fund to postpone consideration of a decision to increase tariffs for gas and heating for the population "as long as we introduce all in proper order," - said the Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov.

According to him at a recent Governmental meeting with the President of Ukraine was decided that before raising tariffs it is necessary to understand this "utterly neglected area."

Azarov also said that the Government sets an object for further reductions by optimization of deficit management of Naftogaz Ukraine funds which will treat the issue of tariff increases for the population more balanced, "and can not go to this increase."

According to Mykola Azarov the Government intends to present its arguments to IMF.