The tariff for natural gas is expected to increase from January. Most of the population, living in extreme poverty, is likely to receive bills with increased tariff from the new year .
Every third citizen borrows money for utility payments - this is the results of energy poverty research. According to the document, most of the population uses firewood to heat, and in case of consumption of natural gas and electricity, it takes debts from month to month.
On the background of a severe social situation, the majority of the population says that it is difficult to pay the utility"s existing tariffs, and if the tariffs increase, it will be a heavy burden for their families.
The extent of the increase of the natural gas tariff will be known next week. The decision will be made on December 26 at the Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission.
The discussion of "KazTransGas", SOCAR Georgia Gas and "Sakorgaz" tariff applications has been going on for several months already.
Companies demand increase in consumer tariffs in Tbilisi and regions. Calculation will be made based on the rate of impairment of the Lari.
According to the forecast of sector specialists, the population of Tbilisi will have to pay 50 tetri per cubic meter, and residents of the region will have to pay 60 tetri.
New tariff of natural gas will enter into force immediately from 2019.