Reduction of gas prices will not be as long as Russia does not see real steps by Ukraine in a joint venture between Naftogaz and Gazprom. Commented Head of Analytical Department IG TASK Andrew Shevchishin information on establishing a working group with Russia to negotiate the revision of gas prices for Ukraine, the newspaper "Delo". "The fact is that now the price of gas, for example, in Germany, actually in the $ 30-40 higher than in Ukraine, despite some statements" - said the expert. "Russia now there is no compelling reason for the decline, especially when rising spot prices for gas in the world due to political instability in the Maghreb, and accidents at nuclear power plants Fukushima," - he added. According to A. Shevchishin, world prices for natural gas is unlikely to go down anytime soon, and objective reasons for reducing the cost of Russian gas for Ukraine is now unavailable. "Another question that we can achieve lower price through a joint venture. This will allow Ukraine to gain access to Russian gas assets and deposits, and thus have a lower price for gas on the Ukrainian market", - said the expert. As reported previously President Viktor Yanukovych called unacceptable formula used to calculate the price for Russian gas. The President also expressed the need to find a solution to this issue that would satisfy both parties. Ten-year contracts for gas supply and transit were signed by Gazprom and Naftogaz January 19, 2009. Gas supply contract provides for quarterly definable change in the price. In April 2010, Gazprom and Naftogaz have agreed a discount on gas for Ukraine, according to which the reduction is 30% of the price of gas, but not more than $ 100 per thousand. cu. m. Discount applies to the volume of deliveries to 30 billion cubic meters. m in 2010 and 40 billion cubic meters. m in subsequent years. Arrangements have been made in the Kharkov agreements, under which Russian Black Sea Fleet remained on Ukrainian territory. Ministry of Industry
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