Armenia’s petrol importers fined AMD 5,5 mln.July 25, 2012 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Inspections in seven businesses specialized in import and sale of petrol and diesel fuel in Armenia revealed violations in five of them, head of the State Inspectorate on Market and Consumer Interests Protection said. According to Levon Khalikyan, the Inspectorate has conducted inspections in the economic entities since the second half of 2011, with the total amount of fines imposed grossing AMD 5,5 mln. In this context, Mr. Khalikyan noted that the inspections have been conducted in line with the fixed schedule posted on the official website of the State Inspectorate on Market and Consumer Interests Protection, as well as considering the citizens’ complaints. “Though it is impossible to mix petrol with water, the companies sell “Regular” as “Premium” and “Super” petrol to gain super-profits,” he said, adding that the violations related to gaging of the supplied petrol, labeling in the Armenian language and the fuel rating. The Inspectorate head further said that the inspections in the risky field will henceforth bear a consistent character. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |