Minister: Energy strategy to provide Ukraine with energy resources, consumers - with right to choose supplier

Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister Ihor Nasalyk says, the New Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035 should provide the country with all energy resources required while giving consumers the right to choose suppliers in the energy markets.

"The task of the Energy Strategy is first, to provide the country with energy resources and secondly, to give consumers the right to choose [suppliers]", he said while addressing Parliament on April 6.

Read alsoNaftogaz asks Kyivenergo to turn off heating in HQ, urges Ukrainians to follow suitThe official also noted the reliability and stable operation of Ukraine's energy grid.

"Our energy grid is reliable, diversified, and stable," the minister added.