The minister said this at a meeting with journalists, TV channel "112 Ukraine".

According to the minister, preparation of the draft budget has been taking place since January 2017. Special meetings were held with the heads of party factions in the parliament, as well as with the leaders of ministries of all branches.

All contributions and amendments from deputies and profile committees were taken into account.

Separate meetings were held with the head and the prime minister of the Ukrainian state for making additional amendments.

"I can not accurately name your development priorities this year. Everything is in a "suspended" state. We expect to consider the option available at the first plenary week from September 15, "says Kubiv.

As reported in "URA-Inform", earlier Kubiv insisted that the price of gas in 2018 for the population not to raise. A corresponding decision was made in the draft budget for 2018.