Identification of Threats to Economic Security Subjects of the Tariff Regulation System Commodity Markets of Natural Monopolies
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/43sbaz38Keywords:
Tariff regulation, economic security, markets of basic industries, balance of interests, economic security, alternative boiler room, heat supply, energy strategy, risks, threats, mega-regulatorAbstract
The article substantiates the proposition that the state's economic security in commodity markets of basic industries primarily consists of effectively implementing two functions: tariff regulation, which ensures fair pricing and sustainable development of the industry, and ongoing effective control and high-quality supervision aimed at the timely identification and elimination of potential violations of established norms and standards that guarantee stable market functioning. A comparative analysis of key provisions of regulatory legal acts governing strategic planning processes in the constituent entities of the Volga Federal District, directly affecting the organization and implementation of tariff regulation, was conducted. This analysis allowed us to identify and examine in detail the main potential risks and existing threats that could negatively impact the economic security of individual regions in the crucial area of tariff regulation of basic economic sectors. Based on an analysis of the development of the institution of tariff (antimonopoly) regulation, the list of previously identified negative consequences of the concentration of powers within a single mega-regulator – the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia – has been expanded. Judicial practice in considering disputes involving the mega-regulator regarding the invalidation of orders issued by the Federal Antimonopoly Service in the constituent entities of Russia based on unscheduled documentary audits conducted, for which court decisions were made from January 1, 2023 to July 1, 2025. Measures to mitigate threats are proposed concentration of powers in the area of tariff (antimonopoly) regulation within the framework of one mega-regulator. Based on the conducted research, essential conditions that must be taken into account when improving tariff regulation in the regions of the Volga Federal District were identified.
