March 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Putin will not allow Gazprom to further increase the price of gasGas tariffs for Russian consumers in 2012. will not increase beyond the previously planned 15%, Gazprom "reserves should be sought to reduce costs," said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at a meeting in Kirishi."I know that Gazprom had asked for an additional increase in tariffs. I want to emphasize that we do not intend to raise in excess of the plan. If you (Gazprom. - annotated. RBC) feel the tension in this matter, we will get back to it and consider in a separate order, "- said the prime minister.Putin stressed that the gas rates and conditions of its supply to Russian consumers to be economically justified and should not become the economic encumbrance for consumers. "Today, the proportion of independent production companies in the Russian gas has reached 24%. Our mission - to provide uniform rules and standards of work. Ultimately, we must build a modern, competitive fuel market, which will operate primarily in the interests of our citizens, domestic producers' - Putin said.
