“Gazprom” does not expect any “New Year surprises” from Belarus

“Gazprom” is not expecting any “New Year surprises” from Belarus. The announcement was made by an official representative of the Russian company Sergei Kupriyanov. According to him, “Belarus confirmed that the transit would be organized to the full”, reports the “Mir” broadcasting company.

Let us remind you that the price of Russian gas for Belarus in the first half of 2008 was announced after a meeting of Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin in Minsk. One thousand cubic meters will cost 119 dollars. The price has been confirmed by Sergei Kupriyanov today.

In comparison with this year it will increase by 19% and will become the lowest price in the CIS.