The Ministry of economic development and trade of Ukraine predicts gas prices in 2015, not more than $ 400 per thousand cubic meters, said on Thursday the Deputy Minister of the Ministry Anatoly Maksyuta.
He said that currently are meeting in respect of gas prices and supply conditions. Thus, According to maksuti, the prices offered for Ukraine are unacceptable.
" we have certain price points, at least, we focus on the price below $ 400. Actual results I wished to call, but I think that prices will aluminates in the consultation process, " said 1st Deputy Minister of economic development and trade of Ukraine at the press conference.
Tripartite meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the EU on gas lasted from April until mid June, but was not successful. Kiev insisted on a sharp decline in gas prices from Russia, refusing differently to repay debts, which at that time reached 4 to 5 billion dollars. Russia offered a discount, but neither its size nor the mechanism for providing the Ukraine was not satisfied. Then the Russian side said that they were ready to continue the dialogue only After payment of the debt." Gazprom on June 16, translated Ukraine for prepayment.
on the last working day of the week, August 29, will be held dialogues Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for energy, g?nther Oettinger, head of the Ministry of energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak. It is assumed that the tripartite meeting of the Russia-EU-Ukraine (in which is involved as a mediator, the Commission will be held in early September.
As before on Thursday said Ettinger, under the interim plan for solving the gas issues between Russia and Ukraine, the EC wishes to produce an intermediate price for Russian gas, which can act to Ukraine before the decision of the arbitration court in Stockholm.
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