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Prices for natural gas will significantly decrease after Ukraine boosts own production of "blue" fuel to the level of self-sufficiency, which will be achieved by 2020, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman told a government meeting Wednesday.
"Then, when we become a country that will be able to meet its own needs. In 2020, we will be able to proceed to a completely different price formula for the Ukrainian gas. It will be much cheaper than it is now. It will become cheaper, not for a month or two, but once and for all," Groysman said.
Read alsoCabinet allocates UAH 9 bln for preparation for heating season – GroysmanThe prime minister added that Ukraine would be able to reach a level of gas production by 2020 that will cover the needs of thermal power sector and households.
Read alsoUkraine ready for heating season by almost 96% - minister"This will allow regulating the price policy and make the prices cheaper. It will already be a systemic issue, for decades to come. We will be completely independent in the matter of providing gas to the municipal thermal power companies and the population," Groysman said.