  Official: Gazprom Armenia seeks $30 increase in gas tariff January 18, 2020 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission Garegin Baghramyan said on Saturday, January 18 that Gazprom Armenia (100% owned by Russia’s Gazprom) proposes to raise tariffs for natural gas by $30. In January 1, 2019, Russia raised natural gas prices for Armenia from $150 to $165 per one thousand cubic meters, but the so-called “border price" doesn’t affect the internal tariff for the population. “Gazprom Armenia is no longer compensating the $15 increase in gas prices and is further raising the tariffs by $15,” Baghramyan told reporters on Saturday, Panorama.am reports. He said negotiations are still underway with the Russian side which has yet to file an application. Baghramyan added, however, that the price will not necessarily increase by $30 as negotiations focused on the company optimization and possible cost reductions, as well as a $500 million long-term investment project are currently underway. The official said discussions will most probably conclude by April 1, and only after that may an price increase request be filed.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
