Ukrainian enterprises in May 2017 imported gas at an average price of UAH 5,507 or $208.38 per 1,000 cubic meters, or 10.2% less than the price in April, according to the website of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.

In January 2017 the price of gas imports was $229.51 (UAH 6,033), in February some $246.88 (UAH 6,682), in March some $248.13 (UAH 6,669) and in April some $232.17 (UAH 6,235).

Earlier Naftogaz Ukrainy CFO Yuriy Vitrenko noted that the average customs value of imported gas published by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade is not representative.

In addition, according to the ministry, the actual price of oil and condensate, which is used in calculating royalties, in May 2017 was UAH 9,916 per tonne.

In January 2017 the actual price of oil and gas condensate was UAH 10,507 per tonne, in February some UAH 10,616 per tonne, in March some UAH 9,803 per tonne and in April it was UAH 9,916.