Current conditions for the purchase of Russian gas are devastating to the Ukrainian economy. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov met with representatives of British business. He stressed that Ukraine has got a monopoly position in dependence on one supplier. "Either we agree with our partners on the normal gas supply agreement, or we'll do our best to diversify gas supplies to Ukraine. We have no other choice" - said the prime minister. According to him, the Government welcomes the intentions of investors to begin production of shale gas and develop Ukrainian shelf. According to the Minister of Energy and Mines Yury Boiko, the price of Russian gas to Ukraine this year will increase from 264 dollars per thousand. cu. I m in the quarter, to 347 dollars per thousand. cu. m - in the IV quarter. As is known, 19 January 2009, Gazprom and Naftogaz have signed a ten-year (until 2019) contracts for gas supply and transit. Contract to supply gas to Ukraine provides 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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