FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: December 29, 1997 Commission File No.0-8788
DELTA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
KENTUCKY 61-0458329
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
3617 Lexington Road
Winchester, Kentucky 40391
(Address of principal executive offices (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (606) 744-6171.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 14, 1997, the Registrant filed a request for
increased rates with the Kentucky Public Service Commission
(PSC). This general rate case (Case No. 97-066) requested
an annual revenue increase of approximately $2,962,000, an
increase of 7.7%. The test year for the case was the twelve
months ended December 31, 1996. The increased rates were
requested to become effective on April 13, 1997.
The PSC approved new rates effective November 30, 1997
by their Order dated December 8, 1997. The approved rates
provide for additional annual revenues of approximately
$1,670,000. Delta has filed for rehearing on approximately
$900,000 of additional annual revenues the PSC disallowed.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly
authorized.
DELTA NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
By___/s/John F. Hall_________________
John F. Hall
Vice President - Finance,
Secretary & Treasurer
(Signature)
Date: December 29, 1997
