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: April 8, 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
Number)
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.
On April 3, 1997, the PSC issued an Order in the above case
suspending the implementation of the proposed rates until September 12,
1997 so that the PSC could investigate and determine the reasonableness
of the proposed rates. A hearing has been set for August 11, 1997, for
the cross-examination of witnesses.
Although management is of the opinion that its request is reasonable,
it is unable to predict the outcome of the proceeding.
SIGNATURES
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 and Treasurer
(Signature)
Date: ______April 8, 1997_____
