Consumer debts on retail electricity markets in Russia reached 320.5 billion rubles in the nine months of this year. We are talking about the population, municipal organizations (schools, kindergartens), various enterprises, newspaper news. “News”Reference is made to the letter written by the Ministry of Energy to the government.
According to the publication, overdue debts of this amount (more than a month) amounted to 216.3 billion rubles. This figure is 15.3 billion rubles. higher than the same period last year. The remaining part of the amount is funds that were not paid on time but whose payment period has not yet expired. For example, a consumer may pay half of the bill and then owe money on the other half of the bill.
At the same time, consumers in the housing and communal services sector account for the largest debt. We are talking about an amount of 140.7 billion rubles. (115.3 billion of which are overdue debts), which is 43.9%.
Before that, the State Duma prohibited Banks receive commissions from various categories of citizens when paying for housing and communal services. The kickback ban will specifically affect retirees, people with disabilities, low-income earners, veterans and other beneficiaries. The government will prepare a list of them.
Previously expert said Russians explain ways to save electricity at home.