Slovakia is ready to reduce gas transit tariff for Ukraine

Slovakia may reduce gas transit tariff for Ukraine

Ukraine and Slovakia are negotiating new gas supply terms. According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko, Bratislava is ready reduce the transit tariff in case of signing a long-term contract.

«Slovakia has confirmed its readiness to make concessions on transit tariffs if Ukraine signs a long-term contract for gas transportation,» Svyrydenko said.

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The current agreement on the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine expires at the end of 2024. Kyiv is negotiating with EU countries on alternative supply routes and retaining a portion of transit revenues.

According to government officials, Slovakia remains Ukraine's key partner in the energy sector, The company's operations are now underway, especially as it prepares for the winter period.