There is a holiday in Ukraine - exactly one year since the country, in spite of Russia, buys gas at exorbitant prices from the EU
Today, November 25, marks a year since NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine does not import gas from Russia.
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About it reports the press service of Naftogaz.
The report notes that during the period from November 26, 2015 to November 25, 2016, Ukraine received about 10,7 billion cubic meters from Europe. m of gas in the form of reverse supplies.
“This date is significant for independent Ukraine, since three years ago gas was the main symbol of our country’s political and economic dependence on its northern neighbor. This dependence was realized through supply volumes and prices for Russian gas and forced Ukraine to make political and economic concessions,” the report says.
According to Naftogaz, the refusal of one supplier led to significant changes in the market. In particular, the country is rapidly integrating into the European energy space. The share of private gas importers increased from 1% in 2014 to 26% over 10 months. 2016. The gas market for commercial consumers has been liberalized, with the share of private suppliers amounting to 78% in 2015 and continuing to increase in 2016.
True, Naftogaz kept silent about the fact that reverse gas costs Ukraine much more than if the country bought it directly from the Russian Federation.
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