Initiative group to dispute increased gas prices in court
"Let's prevent the hike in natural gas tariffs" initiative group is calling for public disobedience.
Civil initiative activist Silva Adamyan says she has worked at ArmRusGasProm for seven years and knows how the company is trying to deceive its customers.
"Employees of ArmRusGasProm will look in and persuade you to sign an agreement with the company, thereby receiving your consent to the increased gas prices," she said advising people not sign the agreement.
Andrias Ghukasyan, another member of the initiative, says the society showed a neutral stance on the issue , with no political party reacting to the gas price hike.
"After the election, our citizens are disappointed with the struggle against the acting regime. Many of them are considering the possibility of migration," he said.
Asked why they did not join the Armenian National Congress when the latter was struggling against the gas price increase, Mr Ghukasyan said, "I welcomed their move but the political domain was paralyzed then. However, our deputies did not express a clear stance at that time either."
Activist Ani Kaghinyan says that she has personally invited opposition forces to join their action. "No one has responded to this moment. Our working team of eight is currently working alone. Next week, we are going to appeal to the Administrative Court against the increased gas prices."
Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission decided on Friday to set the gas price at AMD 156 per cubic meter against AMD 132 for users consuming less than 10,000 cubic meters.
