The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is set to approve a decision to maintain the fixed price of natural gas for household consumers. The announcement was made by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a meeting with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.
“We discussed the situation in the gas sector, the buildup of reserves, and the supply for the population. We agreed that the government will soon adopt a resolution to keep the fixed price of gas for households,” Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.
Gas to Remain at UAH 7.96 per Cubic Meter
Back in April, Naftogaz of Ukraine announced that its “Fixed” tariff plan for household customers would remain unchanged — UAH 7.96 per cubic meter (including VAT) — for the period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
This decision allows around 12.5 million Ukrainian families to plan their household budgets without fear of sudden price hikes.
For context: before the full-scale invasion, the market price of gas during the winter months could reach UAH 25–30 per cubic meter. Therefore, the government’s fixed-tariff policy remains a crucial element of social protection.
The Gas Front: Challenges of Wartime
According to Deputy Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk, Ukraine plans to increase gas imports by 30% due to massive Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
“We aim to boost imports by around 30%, if possible. Everything depends on how quickly we can restore facilities. Our energy workers are among the fastest in the world when it comes to repairs,” Hrynchuk said in a comment to Interfax-Ukraine.
The Ministry of Energy has already held consultations with G7 ambassadors, discussing Ukraine’s needs ahead of the winter season and options for additional financial support.
Scale of Attacks and International Assistance
In just one day, Russia carried out more than 26 attacks on energy facilities. The Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odesa, and Poltava regions remain under constant enemy fire.
Despite this, Ukraine’s energy system remains stable thanks to the swift work of repair crews and international aid.
During a meeting with G7 diplomats, officials discussed expanding EU-backed credit guarantees and the possibility of grant-based assistance for gas imports. The Ministry of Energy also called on partners to provide additional energy equipment — both new and used — to replace damaged infrastructure.
Fixing gas prices during wartime is not only a social measure but also a tool for stabilizing the energy market.
Economists note that predictable tariffs help prevent public panic and reduce inflationary pressure on the housing and utilities sector.
Moreover, this policy allows the government to maintain public trust amid high wartime risks and energy uncertainty.
If international assistance continues as planned, Ukraine should be able to get through the heating season without significant tariff fluctuations.
Keeping the fixed gas price at UAH 7.96 per cubic meter is both a signal of stability for Ukrainians and a demonstration of the government’s social responsibility. Despite ongoing attacks and mounting energy challenges, the authorities are showing determination to provide citizens with heat and predictable tariffs during one of the most difficult winters in the country’s history.
