Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reported that there is a drop in quotes on major oil exchanges These are the current exchange prices for certain grades of oil (such as Brent or WTI), which are established as a result of trading. They are a key indicator of the global market, formed on the basis of the balance of supply and demand, geopolitical risks, OPEC+ decisions and reserves. . Therefore, according to her, if the current global dynamics continue, a decrease in fuel prices in Ukraine is expected.
She wrote about this in Telegram following a meeting with Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine, during which they discussed the situation on the world oil and petroleum products markets.
“We are recording a decrease in quotes on major exchanges, which should directly affect fuel prices in Ukraine. The state-owned Ukrnafta filling station network has already reacted and started reducing prices. If the current global dynamics are maintained, a more significant decrease is expected,” Svyrydenko wrote.
She added that Ukraine expects a similar reaction from other market participants, emphasizing that prices should “respond fairly to changing price conditions.”
In addition, Svyridenko assured that the situation with the availability of fuel in the country remains stable. According to her, in March, record supply volumes were ensured over the past five years, and the same positive dynamics are planned to be maintained in April.
As a reminder, on April 7, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has agreements with partners from Europe and the Middle East to import the necessary amount of fuel.