While it is correct that the sharpest increase in gas prices took place only in the second half of the year 2000, i.e. after the IP, it was found that during the second half of the IP there was already an unusual and specific increase in the cost of natural gas.
Ehkki gaasihindade kõige järsem tõus toimus alles 2000. aasta teisel poolaastal, st pärast uurimisperioodi lõppu, leiti, et juba uurimisperioodi teises pooles toimus maagaasi maksumuse ebatavaline ja spetsiifiline suurenemine.