KIEV, April 22 - The Ukrainian government has delayed bringing prices of gas for households to an economically justifiable level from 2015-2016 to May 2017 and has set a recommended gradual schedule for the increase in prices, after the realization of which the price will grow by 101.6% over the next three years.

According to cabinet resolution No. 106 of April 17, the National Commission for Energy Regulation is recommended to increase gas prices by 40% from May 1, 2015, by 20% from May 1, 2016 and by 20% from May 2017.