The tender commission under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has defined Naftogaz Ukrainy the winner in the tender for selecting a subject, which will be entrusted with the functions of the "last resort" gas supplier, the press service of the holding has said.

"Naftogaz was the only company that submitted bids," reads a statement.

In the future the results of the selection must be approved by the Cabinet.

As reported, a new law on the gas market has been valid in Ukraine since October 1. The law introduces a new concept of the "last resort" supplier. This subject will be charged with a guaranteed supply of gas to consumers, but its rate may be different upward.