Gas bills go up from June 4

07-05-2008 12:58:18 – KarabakhOpen

Last week the government media reported that the gas bills will go up
from May 1 for those users who use up to 10 thousand cu m a month.

The taxi services of Stepanakert immediately raised the fare from 500
to 600 for short distances, and from 100 to 120 drams per km.
Meanwhile, the taxis use gas from gas stations which use more than 10
thousand cu m a month, which means the price for gas will not change
for them. Besides, 600 drams is too much for such a tiny city as
Stepanakert. What is more, the drivers of fixed-route buses also
`threaten’ to raise the fare which is 50 drams now.

At the recent meeting the Regulatory Commission for Public Services and
Economic Competition criticized Artsakh Gas which had announced about
rise of price before the decision of the commission. Nevertheless, the
commission decided to raise the tariffs from June 4 instead of May 1.