Georgia’s ethnic Armenians appeal to president over surge in firewood price
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28 Sep 04
27 September: A surge in firewood and coal prices has
compelled residents of Javakhetia [Georgia’s Armenian-populated
Samtskhe-Javakheti Region] to appeal to [Georgian President Mikheil]
Saakashvili.
Over 2,000 residents of Ninotsminda and Akhalkalaki signed the appeal
to the president, requesting him to take urgent measures to regulate
prices of winter fuel.
As of today, A-Info reports, an average family needs 400 dollars to
buy firewood or 600 dollars to buy coal to heat the house.