President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the heating season in Ukraine will commence on October 28. He shared this information during a press conference on October 27.
He stated that the government has found funding – about 70% of the necessary amount – for gas imports.
«Gas is essential for heating. We have secured 70% of the required funds for gas. The government will fully provide the necessary amount», – explained Zelensky.
The heating season has already begun for the social sector.
On October 25, Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that the decision to start the heating season is made individually by each region, but with decreasing temperatures, it could begin in the coming days.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko indicated that this year's heating season will be the most challenging during the full-scale war.
Last week, the government allocated 8.4 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the heating season, which will be received by the company «Naftogaz of Ukraine» for the purchase of imported natural gas.
According to the legislation, the heating period starts no later than when the average daily temperature is 8 degrees Celsius or lower for three consecutive days and ends when the average temperature exceeds 8 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days.