Armenia posts 0,1% drop in petrol prices in JanuaryFebruary 1, 2013 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 0,2% deflation was recorded in Armenia’s non-consumer market in January 2013 as compared with December 2012, with 0,1% drop in petrol process reported. According to RA National Statistical Service, Armenia posted 11,4% and 6,7% growth of petrol and fuel prices respectively in Jan 2013 as compared with the same period in 2012. The following prices have been set: “Regular” petrol - AMD 480, “Premium” petrol - AMD 500, “Super” petrol - AMD 530. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |