The electricity tariff in Armenia will rise. The Public Services Regulatory Commission approved the 6.93 increase at today’s sitting. The decision comes into force from August 1, 2015.

On June 17 the Commission considered the application of the “Electric Networks of Armenia” CJSC filed on May 8, requesting a 17.08 AMD increase.

Thus, the daytime electricity price will rise to 48.78, while the nighttime price will reach 38.78 per 1 kWh.

No representatives of the “Electric Networks of Armenia” CJSC were present at the sitting that was accompanied by protests in front of the Commission headquarters.