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Applications for the transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine increased by 20% in a day

Over the past 24 hours, the reservation for gas transit from Russia through Ukraine to Europe amounted to 60.959 million cubic meters. m. This is 10 million cubic meters. m or 20% more than on February 22. This is stated in the Telegram channel of the company "GTS Operator of Ukraine".

“The application for gas transit through Ukraine to the EU as of February 23 increased by 10 million cubic meters. m - up to 60.959 million cubic meters. m. This is almost 20% more than the volume of transit compared to the previous gas day,” the report says.

The company claims that GTS continues to fulfill its obligations in full. “Nominations for export and re-export of gas have been presented. GTS Operator continues to reliably fulfill its obligations to customers,” the company noted.

On the eve of the head of "Naftogaz" Yuriy Vitrenko said that Ukraine does not expect the cessation of gas transit from Russia, if there is no "active military action." According to him, Moscow has now “closed to the minimum volumes” that Gazprom is obliged to supply to the EU. If transit continues to decline, the Russian side may face penalties.

Applications for the transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine increased by 20% in a day