Liquefied natural gas in Ukraine may become more expensive due to the need to bypass the Polish border when importing it. The price of this fuel may rise by up to UAH 3 per liter. This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by the director of the A-95 Consulting Group Serhiy Kuiun.

"We expect a rise in price for liquefied gas. But if in the autumn the price increase was due to a shortage, because 30% of imports were blocked, now there will be no shortage. But Poland remains a major supplier of autogas," he explained.

According to him, it is difficult for autogas suppliers to switch to railways for technical reasons, and they have to go around the Polish border through Slovakia or Romania. This round trip will cost up to about UAH 3 per liter.

"We see that prices are already rising in both the retail and wholesale markets," the expert predicts.

The expert does not expect any impact on the gasoline and diesel fuel market, as suppliers of these fuels have already adapted to the blockade.

"As for the railroad, we do not see any signs of blocking the transportation of petroleum products. Suppliers, including Orlen, are planning shipments," Kuiun said.

At the same time, market participants are monitoring the development of events, as if Polish protesters start blocking railway transportation, the consequences for Ukraine will be significant.