In the total volume of services provided by the enterprise "Lutskteplo," the population accounts for 70%. Since January 1 of this year, gas prices, which constitute the main component of the cost of heat supply services, have changed three times already. As of July 1, the cost of one thousand cubic meters of gas is 686 UAH, including VAT. Unfortunately, "Naftogaz" of Ukraine, while setting high prices, did not conduct any public surveys, meanwhile it demands 100% prepayment for the supplied energy carriers. Due to the fact that the price of gas has increased 2.7 times, there has arisen a need to optimize heat supply tariffs. According to the conclusions of specialists of the Antimonopoly Committee and the price control commission, the new tariffs are economically justified. Optimization must be carried out as soon as possible, since, while supplying hot water starting from August 21, "Lutskteplo" has already incurred losses in the amount of 400 thousand UAH for those days. The population's debts for consumed thermal energy have gradually decreased, but still constitute a significant sum – 8 million UAH. Guided by the Laws of Ukraine "On Local Self-Government in Ukraine," "On Heat Supply," "On Housing and Communal Services," in connection with the significant rise in the cost of energy and material resources, the increase in the minimum wage, and with the aim of recovering the full cost of heat supply services through tariffs and ensuring planned profitability, the executive committee of the Lutsk City Council decided to establish from 1.09.06 the following tariffs for thermal energy, centralized heating services, and hot water supply provided by DKP "Lutskteplo": the cost of 1 sq. m of heated area for centralized heating (full seasonal tariff) – 3 UAH 30 kopecks, during the heating season – 2 UAH 15 kopecks, during the inter-heating season – 1 UAH 15 kopecks. The cost of 1 cubic meter of hot water – 7 UAH 74 kopecks. Prices are given without VAT.