Moldova halves gas transit tariff to Ukraine
Moldova has decided to reduce the tariff for natural gas transit to Ukraine by 50%, the government said.
The preferential regime will apply to during the heating season 2025-2026.
A joint initiative of five countries
The decision was the result of Coordination of natural gas transmission system operators з Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.
The initiative aims to Increase the stability of gas supply in the region and help Ukraine optimise its imports in the winter.
«We are demonstrating European solidarity and the desire to ensure the energy security of our region,» the Moldovan operator Vestmoldtransgaz said in an official statement.
Energy context
Ukraine is actively building up alternative routes for gas imports from southern Europe, to reduce dependence on reverse flows through Poland and Hungary.
The reduction of tariffs by Moldova will allow save on transport and Increase the volume of gas supply to Ukrainian storage facilities during the peak load period.
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