Belarus have agreed on oil supplies from Russia and raised prices of gasoline by 1 penny
Belarusian concern "Belneftekhim" announced on the conclusion of the first contract for the supply of hydrocarbons from Russia without a premium price. According to the group, the amount expected for delivery of raw material will provide for continued operation of the Belarusian oil refineries in January 2020.
"Today, documents are issued with a Russian company for pumping the first batch of oil purchased at a price without premium", — stated in the message "Belneftehim".
In the Russian Transneft confirmed the receipt of the application from the Belarusian partners.
"we Have a proposal on the pumping Naftan 133 thousand tons of oil, which we will do in the near future," - announced "Interfax" counselor of the President of the monopoly, the press Secretary Igor Demin.
According to "Belneftekhim", at present the price of deliveries of oil from Russia to Belarus is 83% of global oil prices.
"the Belarusian prices for motor fuels ... remain 30-40% lower than in the neighboring European and Ukrainian markets. Therefore, implemented a group pricing strategy ensures the balance of interests of producers and consumers", - said "Belneftekhim".
In the absence of oil imports of Belarus from January 1, postanowili export of petroleum products.
Stop of Russian oil deliveries to Belarus and possible rejection from exports of petroleum products will not create serious problems in Ukraine, while shipments continue, said the head of the relevant energy Committee of the Verkhovna Rada Andriy Gerus.
"in the Winter it's not critical for us. Serious problem for Ukraine, I do not see. Before planting. And the beginning of the seeding or is there a problem resolved, or we diversifitsirovana," said Gerus.
According to him, at the moment of delivery of oil products from Belarus to Ukraine continue.