Natural gas trading results for September 2026

Over the past month, PP BETS held 22 trading sessions for the purchase and sale of natural gas on the medium- and long-term market, as well as 4 trading sessions daily on the short-term market.

A total of 140 starting positions were established on the PP BETS trading platform for the trading of resources for September and October 2026, as well as subsequent months, involving the GTS and UGS. In total, 131.6 million cubic meters of natural gas were sold on the medium- and long-term market—three times the volume recorded in the previous month. On the short-term market, 6.13 million cubic meters of natural gas were sold.

On the medium- and long-term market, quoted prices in the corresponding section during September ranged from 15,491.68 to 19,013.23 UAH (excluding VAT). On the short-term market, exchange rates fluctuated daily within a range of 17,468.21 to 19,700 UAH (excluding VAT). Prices were at a lower level than in the previous month.

"In September, the natural gas market at the UEEX saw a significant pick-up in trading activity. At the same time, natural gas prices decreased compared to August, reflecting the current balance of supply and demand in the domestic market. The results of trading on the UEEX establish transparent price benchmarks and provide market participants with the necessary tools for planning and managing commercial risks," noted O. Kovalenko, CEO of the UEEX.