After the recent increase in natural gas prices by 25% as of May 1, 2005, we are facing a more significant increase in its price – by another 85%. The maximum level of the wholesale price of enterprises for natural gas used for the needs of the population, in the amount of 414.0 UAH per 1000 cubic meters, taking into account the targeted surcharge to the price of natural gas, tariffs for transportation and supply of natural gas and value added tax. The maximum level of the wholesale price of enterprises for natural gas used for the needs of budgetary organizations, in the amount of 648.00 UAH per 1000 cubic meters, taking into account the targeted surcharge to the price of natural gas, value added tax and tariffs for transportation and supply of natural gas. \n \nThe tariff for utility companies - 585.60 and 686.00 UAH per 1000 cubic meters (for VAT payers and non-payers). \n \nThe price of natural gas for household needs and individual heating of houses with gas meters is set at 40.7 kopecks per 1 cubic meter, and without gas meters at 44.4 kopecks per 1 cubic meter. \n \nEstablished by NERC Resolutions No. 736, 737, 738 and 739 dated 08.06.2006.