ArmInfo. There are already certain agreements with the Russian side that there will be no increase in gas prices in 2019. This was announced in an interview with journalists in the Armenian parliament on April 26 by the newly elected head of the Public Services Regulatory Commission Garegin Bagramyan
.<I have already said that the tariff formation model is being discussed, the parameters for a certain time are fixed, during which time companies are trying to save a few. It is about 4-5 years. Certain proposals have already been made. Now we are waiting for the Russian "Gazprom" to form a group. In the near future, we will organize joint discussions, "said Baghramyan.He also said that no changes in electricity tariffs were expected until February 1.
However, he did not rule out the possibility that in 2019 Gazprom Armenia would apply to PSRC and submit an application for a tariff increase. According to him, according to the law, every six months you can apply and apply. "According to the law, the company has such competence, but it will be a violation of our preliminary negotiation agreements," he said. Baghramyan said that the investment policy for 30 years has already been discussed with Gazprom. He also stated that the possibility of reducing 500-1000 employees of Gazprom Armenia within 4-5 years is currently being considered. Regarding abuses, Baghramyan said that, according to his information, there were no such people in the activities of Gazprom Armenia. Speaking about the single energy market in the EAEU, Bagramyan noted that if implemented, the possibility of exporting electricity from Armenia will increase. <And also, in a sense, will create the possibility of importing cheaper seasonal electricity. In general, the unification of markets leads to the fact that there are more consumers in the framework of a common market, that is, demand is growing, therefore, there may be a flow of cheap electricity, "said Baghramyan.