According to the committee members, the reduction of the value-added tax rate on foodstuffs stabilizes prices on the domestic consumer market. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday, January 10, by a member of the committee, People's Deputy Roman Zastavny.

At the same time, commenting on the initiative of his colleagues, the politician noted that he positively concerns the reduction of the VAT rate on foodstuffs.

This is a normal practice that will revitalize the consumer market.

Reducing the VAT rate on food, in the first place, will affect the consumer himself.

This will make it easier for him, because there will be a cheaper food. The proposed changes are a signal for society that the life of Ukrainians is facilitated, "he said..

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, in 2017, consumer price growth in Ukraine accelerated to 13.7%. In 2016, the growth was 12.4%. However, this indicator is significantly lower than in the past years: 2015 - 43.3%, 2014 - 24.9%.