Peskov: gas discounts for Belarus in 2022 will remain due to the privileges of integration previous gas prices for Belarus in 2022. According to him, discounts on fuel will remain in force, since the neighboring country has the privileges of integration agreements, there is no question of economic expediency in this case, Interfax reports.
“The fact is that this is provided for , including signed programs. You know that in terms of integration processes, special prices for Belarus are spelled out there. In this case, of course, Belarus stands apart and stands apart from other countries that purchase Russian natural gas. She definitely enjoys privileges and privileges. […] Yes, this is the product of this most advanced integration for Belarus and the Belarusian people, “Peskov explained.
The Belarusian authorities signed a protocol on the cost of gas in 2022 with the Russian energy company Gazprom. According to the agreement, Russia will supply fuel to the neighboring republic at $ 128.52 per thousand cubic meters, which corresponds to the price of supplies in 2021.
Russian President Vladimir Putin noted during a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State on November 4 that Gazprom sells gas to Belarus three to four times cheaper in comparison with long-term contracts for other countries, compared to prices on the spot markets in Europe, prices for the union republic are seven to ten times lower.
At the event The head of Russia also noted that economic integration with Belarus is impossible without migration integration. According to him, in order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to create a single migration and visa space, which will not only ensure labor mobility of the population, but also guarantee the freedom of movement of citizens.