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Ukraine raised consumption of natural gas 3.2 percent year-on-year in January-June, to 17.7 billion cubic meters (bcm).

The Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry said industry consumed 5.1 bcm, up 8.4 percent year-on-year, households and public sector organizations some 6.9 bcm (1.7 percent less), and heat supply companies some 3.6 bcm, or 7.3 percent less. Production and technological expenditure of gas rose 35.7 percent, to 2.1 billion cubic meters.

As reported, Ukraine in 2016 reduced natural gas consumption by 4.1 percent (by 1.366 billion cubic meters) compared to 2015, to 32.361 billion cubic meters. In particular, industry consumed 9.599 billion cubic meters, the population and budget organizations 12.457 billion cubic meters, heating companies 7.034 billion cubic meters, while production and technological expenses amounted to 3.271 billion cubic meters.