KYIV, Oct 6 – The state-owned natural gas producer Ukrgazvydobuvannia became the largest taxpayer in Ukraine in January-September 2017, sending UAH 15.4 billion to the national budget compared with UAH 8.8 billion a year ago, Interfax-Ukraine has learnt from the Office of Large Taxpayers.

The top three largest taxpayers over the period also includes Naftogaz Ukrayiny with UAH 11.4 billion paid (UAH 500 million more than a year ago) and B.A.T-Pryluky with UAH 10.8 billion (UAH 8.3 billion paid in January-September 2016).