Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least 13 million pensioners and social assistance recipients will receive a one-time 1,500 UAH payment in April.
- The transfer will be credited automatically to low-income beneficiaries without additional paperwork, according to the announcement.
- The Economy and Energy ministries were tasked to design a fuel support program using a cashback system to reimburse part of diesel, gasoline and automotive gas costs.
- Officials linked the fuel relief to market strain related to the situation around Iran and reduced global oil supplies that have pushed up prices.
- Zelensky directed Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to finalize the program details immediately and present them to the public, with operational specifics still pending.