Lukashenko isn’t satisfied with Russian gas prices

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting with Prime Minister Syarhey Rumas said that Russian gas prices are more expensive for the state than for Europe, particularly Germany. It is reported by Interfax-Ukraine.

“Yesterday I received information that Russia sells natural gas in Europe during this difficult time, up to $70: $65-68, but not $127, as for Belarus. What is the situation, what can we expect in the future? ” said Lukashenko, receiving the Prime Minister.

“It’s not okay, I don’t even mention the year of the 75th anniversary (Victories in the Great Patriotic War – ed.) that Russia sells natural gas to Germany for the price of $70, as I know, but not $127 as for Belarus,” the president said.

Syarhey Rumas said that there were great chances to agree with Russia on a fair price for gas. Accor ding to him, in May negotiations with Gazprom on the issue of the price of natural gas will be held.

Earlier it was reported that Lukashenko called on Russia to revise gas prices.

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