Cabinet keeps current preferential gas prices until March 31 – Koretsky
The Cabinet of Ministers has kept the current preferential gas prices for the population and heat producers in place until March 31, i.e., until the end of the heating season, Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky has reported.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has extended the preferential gas prices for consumers and heat producers until March 31, according to Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky. This decision comes as part of the moratorium on tariff increases imposed by Parliament during martial law, and in light of the country's challenging socio-economic circumstances, Koretsky stated in a Telegram post.
To fulfill international commitments, the government is striving to enhance the tariff policy framework and introduce equitable and transparent tariff structures while simultaneously providing targeted assistance to those in need.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal explained that the population will benefit from stable gas prices throughout the autumn-winter season, with no changes in the current rates. This measure will also maintain preferential tariffs for heat supply enterprises, extend the sale of natural gas to distribution system operators, and support cogeneration in frontline regions.
Shmyhal stressed that these actions aim to guarantee a reliable and uninterrupted supply of natural gas, the security of the natural gas market, stable operation of heating facilities, and overall stability of Ukraine's energy system. Despite substantial losses in the sector due to Russian attacks, the government remains committed to safeguarding the nation's people.
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