Trade Minister: Gas deliveries stable, EU will not pay Russia in roubles

All deliveries of gas to the Czech Republic are currently stable, with the country also possessing gas reserves that could be used for a period of one month, Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Síkela said after a government crisis staff meeting on Friday. He said that EU companies will continue to pay Russia for energy supplies in the currencies that were approved via contracts and not in rubbles.

The Czech Republic is ready for any possible development in relation to gas and oil deliveries from Russia, according to the minister. When it comes to oil reserves, the Czech Republic possesses enough supplies to last 90 days, he said.

Another meeting between representatives of the state and the country’s major energy providers is expected to take place next week.