The head of "Naftogaz" has explained why the Ukrainians will not lower the price of gas
The head of the organization "Naftogaz of Ukraine" Andrey Kobelev said that, in case of a fall in the market price of gas, the rate for residents to drop will not, as the authorities have not adopted an opinion on the binding of these 2 indicators.

The head of the organization "Naftogaz of Ukraine" Andrey Kobelev said that, in case of a fall in the market price of gas, the rate for residents to drop will not, as the authorities have not adopted an opinion on the binding of these 2 indicators.
"the cost of selling gas for residents not linked to market prices, although we have been offering to do it. As they were not bound, now, when the market value declines to a certain point, it will not affect the price of gas for the residents, which was increased from 1 April, " said Korolev on Ukrainian TV.
he also clarified that the weighted average cost that Kiev has planned for the residents of this year, it is assumed below that which now Kiev pays for imported gas.
Tariffs for electricity, gas, heat and hot water increased for residents of Ukraine from April 1. The proper solution first adopted a national state Commission for regulation of the electricity market pursuant to the terms and conditions of provision of Kiev loan from the international monetary Fund. So, Usually the cost of gas for residents increased by 285%, which is consistent with the provisions of the Memorandum between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the international monetary Fund.