The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine promulgated the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on raising the minimum prices for some of the alcoholic beverages.

"In order to protect consumers from counterfeit and surrogate products and reduce the share of shadow economy, the Ministry of Economic Development proposes raising the minimum price for alcohol," the message says..

In particular, it is proposed to increase retail prices for vodka and alcoholic beverages by 7.64-11.3%; Whiskey, rum and gin - by 3.5-4.6%; Cognac (brandy) - by 3.4-6.1%; Wines with the addition of alcohol, sparkling and vermouth - by 1.7-1.8%.

According to the project, the minimum price of a half-liter bottle of vodka will grow by 7.64% - from 69.78 UAH to 75.11 UAH.

The draft document was promulgated on April 28, 2017 and will be available for discussion and voting on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development within 30 days via the link: http: // bit. Ly / 2poJ9sR Recall that in autumn of 2016 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine increased the minimum wholesale and retail prices for alcoholic beverages. The minimum retail price of a half-liter bottle of vodka increased by 27.1% - from 54.90 UAH to 69.78 UAH.