Novak called the tense situation in the energy market

“The situation on the gas market remains tense.

This is due to the fact that gas prices remain at a high level, ”Novak said.

Since the beginning of 2021, gas prices have increased by about 3.5 times, Novak explained.

“At the same time, we are witnessing an increase in prices for other energy resources.

Coal prices have increased three to four times compared to the previous year, up to $ 160-200 per ton, ”the Deputy Prime Minister concluded. 

Gas prices in Europe exceeded $ 1150 per 1,000 cubic meters.

Permanent Representative of Russia to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said that Russia is fulfilling its treaty obligations and has nothing to do with the energy crisis in the European Union.