KIEV, June 27 – The Energy and Coal Industry has proposed that the government cover the cash shortfall at Naftogaz Ukrayiny, which is expected to be UAH 32.2 billion in 2013, a source in the government told Interfax-Ukraine.

The relevant indicators are stipulated in a draft financial plan of the company for 2013, which the Cabinet of Ministers sent for elaboration on Wednesday.

The ministry proposes that UAH 24.2 billion be foreseen in amendments to the national budget for 2013 to cover the cash shortfall of Naftogaz Ukrayiny.