KIEV, June 7 - The Ukrainian economy expanded an estimated 7.6%-7.8% in January-May 2007 and will grow 7.5% in the first half, the Economics Ministry announced.

The Economics Ministry forecasts that consumer prices will grow 0.4%-0.5% in June and 2.3%-2.4% in the first half.

Industrial output is expected to grow 7%-8% in May 2007 and around 8% in June.