OREANDA-NEWS. December 14, 2007. Ukrainian Economy Minister Anatoliy Kinakh is predicting inflation of about 15% in 2007, reported the Official website www.kmu.gov.ua.

He noted that the November inflation of 2.2% was largely influenced by the energy carrier's price rise. "In November the main factor of inflation was the level of tariffs for hot water and heat supply: 10.6%. This is an important component of inflation," Kinakh said.

According to the State Statistics Committee, in January - November inflation was 14,2%.