Platts: Ukraine Seeks to Hike 30% Tariffs for Russian Natural Gas Shipments to Europe

Ukraine will seek to hike the gas transportation tariffs it charges Russia for shipments of natural gas to markets in Europe by 30%, Energy and Coal Industry Minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn said late Wednesday.

Ukraine, Russia and the EU will hold trilateral negotiations on March 20 in Brussels to discuss gas supplies and prevent potential disputes between Kiev and Moscow.

Ukraine currently charges the Russian gas giant Gazprom $2.88 to ship of 1,000 cu m of gas 100 km (62 miles) across its territory, but the price is only valid until the end of the month and will have to be renegotiated.

"I set myself the goal of increasing this tariff by at least 30%," Demchyshyn told a press conference.

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