Gas tariffs: will the Ukrainians increase the prices after massive attacks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Despite the fact that gas in Ukraine is cheaper for the fifth month in a row, gas storage facilities fall under the strikes of Russian rockets. Focus analyzed the possible consequences for consumers - should tariff increase in the spring? On April 11, the Russian army struck two Naftogaz gas storage facilities. However, the repositories continue to work. This is stated in the message of Naftogaz Ukraine. Focus has learned whether it could cause gas tariffs for the population of Ukrainian storage.

The Ministry of Economy has released the actual price of natural gas in Ukraine in March 2024. The cost was UAH 11 621. 27 per 1 thousand cubic meters without VAT, which is 4. 6% less than a month earlier. Prices from gas supply companies within the annual tariff plans for the first month of spring have not changed. 12 companies were published for March. Natural gas with the onset of spring did not rise. Depending on the gas supply company, the cost of a cubic meter of gas in March was from 7. 70 to 9.

99 UAH. The fixed price of gas for the population from Naftogaz NJSC is set by April 30, 2024. However, no cost changes are not planned. It should be noted that in Ukraine, according to No. 2479 of August 19, 2022, there is a moratorium on increasing gas tariffs for the population during the war, so the price remains unchanged-UAH 7. 96 thousand per thousand cubic meters (VAT). The fixed gas price for the population from Naftogaz is set by April 30, 2024.

However, the value changes are not planned by law for all categories of consumers on: in addition, according to this Law, the price of natural gas for household consumers and condominiums. If they use gas to produce thermal energy for the population and conclude a contract with Naftogaz of Ukraine, is not enlarged and remains the same as it was before the Great War. The law also temporarily prohibits gas suppliers to force household consumers to pay debt.

In particular, to include it in the account for payment, to file lawsuits, to charge debt and disconnect gas supply. The expert of the Institute of Energy Strategies Yuriy Korolchuk believes that there is no need to increase fuel tariffs for consumers even in the face of struck on gas storage facilities. "Gas tariffs and potential damage to underground storage are not directly related things.

A greater role in determining the tariff - or not, plays the desire for Naftogaz and continue to act in those conditions of financial sufficiency, comfort. . This price is now available to cover the current needs of mining companies, and Naftogaz, which is actually a mediator in the transfer of this gas for the population. 6. 5 thousand UAH. It is still as follows today. New wells cannot be a reason to increase tariffs, the expert says.

"When the well drills, old deposits are stirred, in fact, if you say so, imitation, because gas that enters the system is lower caloric content, unfortunately, in general, those wells that have been drilled, at best, three years in three years They will be exhausted. - said the specialist. According to him, Russian blows that are caught on the system of pumping and lifting of gas from underground storage facilities can theoretically play their role in the society's belief in raising tariffs.

"But there is no need to raise gas tariffs. They cover the costs incurred by the gas company and Naftogaz, even taking into account all the company's investment opportunities," Korolchuk says. After the sharp growth in mid -2021, gas prices from the beginning of 2023 in Europe decreased significantly and until recently were at $ 310 per thousand cubic meters (12. 2 thousand UAH).

According to the NBU, the prices for natural gas in the European market after seasonal growth during the heating period should also be gradually reduced. This will increase the production of LNG in the US, Australia and Qatar, the supply of Russian cheaper gas to China and India (which reduces competition for LNG), a balanced accumulation of stocks. However, after strokes on gas storage facilities, gas prices in Europe responded with sharp growth.

According to Bloomberg, after the opening of gas futures on gas on the Dutch Habbi TTF increased by 7. 1%, more than compensating for the decline in the previous two days. "Although they have not yet affected their work, these incidents increase the potential risks to store gas in Ukraine," Bloomberg said. On April 11, the Russians have already struck Ukrainian gas storage facilities.

As a result of the blows, fires began to remind that on April 11 the Russians struck the fourth blow on Ukrainian gas storage facilities. Fires began as a result of blows. The ignition promptly extinguished the firefighters. There are no casualties and victims as a result of Russian attacks. Also in Odessa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Lviv and Kyiv regions there were explosions. The Russians used UAVs, winged, managed aviation and aerobalist missiles "dagger".