Over the past month, the BETS trading platform held 120 trading sessions for the purchase and sale of natural gas on the medium- and long-term markets, as well as four trading sessions each day on the short-term market.
BETS formed 233 initial positions for trading resources in February and March 2026 in the gas transmission system (GTS) and underground gas storage (UGS) facilities. A total of 32.79 million cubic meters of natural gas was sold on the medium- and long-term market. On the short-term market, 9.27 million cubic meters of natural gas were sold.
On the medium- and long-term market in February, quoted prices in the section of the same name ranged from 18,333.35 to 21,200 UAH excluding VAT. A downward price trend was observed until the end of the month.
Natural gas was also sold using TTF differentials: 9 million cubic meters at a premium ranging from 0.62 to 3.92 euros.
In the short-term market, exchange rates fluctuated daily within the range of 19,313.95–21,016.81 UAH excluding VAT.
“In February, the natural gas market remained active despite existing price fluctuations. Although trading volumes were lower compared to the previous month, market participants continue to actively use the trading infrastructure, and there remains high interest in short-term market transactions. UEB continues to ensure the stable operation of trading systems to create the most efficient conditions for all participants,” noted UEB CEO O. Kovalenko.
