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Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Honcharuk has reported that 1,399 illegal fuel stations have halted their operation, as a part of campaign on combating illegal patrol market.

“In total, State Fiscal Service, National Police and Security Service of Ukraine carried 2,200 inspections. Information about 1,399 illegal fuel stations has been verified: 377 halted its operation, 316 were demounted or are absent according their location area, 243 were demounted for the reporting period, 463 registered license,” he wrote on Telegram on Jan. 10.

According to the premier, 4,000 tonnes of fuel and lubricants worth Hr 93.4 million have been withdrawn, and equipment worth Hr 94.2 million has been withdrawn as well.

Previously Honcharuk charged the State Fiscal Service and law enforcement agencies with settlement of illegal fuel circulation by Jan. 9.