Hungary and Russia discussed the possibility of amending gas contracts
Revenue Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told reporters that he had discussed with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak the possibility of amending the main Hungarian-Russian contracts for the purchase of gas.
“Yesterday I consulted by telephone with the Public Deputy Prime Minister, I was interested in energy issues, Alexander Novak. It will increase openness to make this possible.” show his words to RIA Novosti.
Earlier today, Szijjártó said that EU energy ministers did not agree about the price of gas. As previously reported, a group of 12 member states of the bloc, including Belgium, Greece, Italy and Poland, on the eve of a sharp meeting of atmospheric pressure, the EU lowered the price ceiling for gas from the Russian Federation.
dissemination of European experience in launching a mechanism to limit gas prices using two conditions. The first gas price exceeds 275 euros per MWh for two weeks. The second is that the price of TTF is 58 euros higher than the base price of LNG for 10 trading days.
On December 3, the EU countries agreed on a price cap on Russian oil of $60 per barrel, locking into effect on December 5. In addition to the EU countries, the G7 countries, Norway and Australia also joined the price ceiling.
Russian authorities reiterate that Moscow will not supply fuel to countries that set a price cap or join the cap. The Kremlin said they were not accepting appointments. As Vedomosti wrote earlier, the authorities have formulated a response to the price ceiling for Russian oil.