Russian gas can no longer be considered cheap for Hungary, said Prime Minister of the Republic Peter Magyar.
"Regardless of what the previous government said, there is no more cheap Russian gas."
According to Magyar, the price of Russian gas is linked to the exchange rates, which is why its purchase does not give the country the previous price advantage. In the selection of carriers, an important role is played not so much by transport capabilities but by transit rates.
Magyar emphasized that Hungary is interested in purchasing gas from the maximum possible number of sources. The diversity will allow the country to take a more beneficial position in the negotiations on transit rates, the prime minister noted.
On November 8, the Hungarian Minister of Economy and Energy, Istvan Kapitani, said: Hungary expects to be able to replace part of the Russian gas supply with Romanian.