WB YEREVAN OFFICE DIRECTOR: RISING GAS TARIFF IN ARMENIA WILL LEAD TO A RISE OF THE PRICES FOR SEVERAL GOODS

YEREVAN, MARCH 30. ARMINFO. The rise of the gas tariff in Armenia
will lead to a rise of the prices for several goods, Director of WB
Yerevan Office Roger J.Robinson said at a press-conference, Thursday.

He believes gas of special importance of Armenia’s economy.

Therefore, the rise of the tariff will have a negative impact on the
production and especially on the poor sections of the population. It
will also automatically lead to an increase of the electricity tariff,
R. Robinson said. At the same time, he thinks the new tariff will
not be disastrous for Armenia as some people believe.