Official: Gazprom Armenia seeks $30 increase in gas tariffJanuary 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |