Ukraine extends state of emergency in energy sector

REUTERS

"These are temporary measures on the electricity market. No objections? So, they are extended, the decision has been made," Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said.

As UNIAN reported earlier, the Energy and Coal Ministry decided to introduce emergency measures in the electricity market and presented its decision at an anti-crisis energy center's meeting on February 13.

Read alsoUkraine should buy anthracite anywhere but from Russia – GroysmanOn February 15, the Cabinet decided at an emergency meeting to introduce emergency measures in the electricity market, which would allow a reduction in anthracite consumption.

On March 16, it extended the measures for another month.