“It’s important that we have agreements to supply fuel to Ukraine, and that necessary volumes are being imported now for March and April,” the president said.
“I thank all the companies — both state-owned and private [involved in the contracts].”
He said Ukraine is arranging fuel shipments with European partners and countries in the Middle East, calling it part of a new phase in Ukraine’s international cooperation.
Zelenskyy also said the government must prepare measures to help citizens amid rising energy prices. “I expect systemic solutions,” he stated.
Fuel prices in Ukraine have risen because of the Iran war and
disruptions to oil supplies from Persian Gulf countries after Iran blocked the
Strait of Hormuz. In response, the Cabinet approved a cash-back program for
fuel that allows drivers to receive partial reimbursement for fuel costs. The
program began March 20 and runs through May 1.