[45209] Criticism of the Anti-Monopoly Committee Chairman's statement regarding fuel prices

Fuel prices in Ukraine: Allegations of a monopoly versus official statements

In reports published on April 30, 2026, the function of the local fuel market and the statements of the Chairman of the Anti-Monopoly Committee (AMKU), Pavlo Kyrylenko, were at the center of public discourse in Ukraine.

According to a report by the channel Лачен пише (which leans toward a distinctly pro-Ukrainian line), Kyrylenko stated that the committee under his leadership "does not currently see monopolistic actions in the fuel market." This same position was echoed by the channel Львівич | Новини, which noted that according to Kyrylenko, the authorities do not identify a market failure in this sector.

However, this statement sparked sharp criticism among media figures. The channel Лачен пише turned the spotlight on the problematic nature of the statement, emphasizing that Kyrylenko himself is subject to a restraining order and is facing legal proceedings due to suspicions of "illicit enrichment."

It appears that the gap between his regulatory role and his personal legal situation is raising doubts among the Ukrainian public regarding the credibility of the investigations conducted by the committee concerning competitiveness in the energy market.