KIEV, May 25 ??“ UkrGaz-Energo will by the end of 2006 sell to about 4 billion cubic meters or about 12.5% of its annual gas resources through independent gas traders, a Ukraine's Gas Traders Association official said.

UkrGaz-Energo, a gas distributor, has been selling most of gas directly to consumers, but the development shows it will also sell some gas also through independent traders.