Opinions

Direct contracts with energy producers are a way to offset the negative impact of rising electricity prices on industry

This contributes to achieving decarbonization goals, increasing production in the industry, and investing in the energy independence of enterprises

They are based on European experience, which has undergone no less difficulties than those currently faced by the Ukrainian energy system

Basic sectors of the economy need not subsidies, but a systemic policy that takes into account the interests of both energy producers and consumers

To forecast the market, electricity importers must have “firm” contracts for a quarter, half a year, or a year

Reduced volatility could potentially lead to more attractive prices for end consumers

Due to the war, Ukraine's energy market has accumulated many critical problems

The electricity transmission tariff includes many unresolved, or simply postponed, problems in the industry, which now require greater financial expenditure

If this business shuts down, there’s little else to replace it – especially in metals and mining

The National Bank expects a deterioration in the security situation in the coming quarters and a low harvest in 2025

The sharp increase in imports of these products threatens domestic producers with the loss of a significant part of the domestic market

Exports of square billets from China increased fourfold in the first five months of 2025