The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has revised the heating season dates, which will now run from November 1 to March 31. This announcement was published on the government’s website.
According to the amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution No. 812 from July 19, 2022, titled «On Approving the Regulation on Imposing Special Obligations on Natural Gas Market Participants to Ensure Public Interests in the Functioning of the Natural Gas Market Regarding the Specifics of Natural Gas Supply to Heat Energy Producers and Budgetary Institutions», the heating season in Ukraine for 2025-2026 will officially last from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Previously, the heating season started on October 15 and continued until April 15. Local authorities could decide to delay or end the season early based on weather conditions, but the state ensured stable gas supplies during this time.