ArmInfo. National Assembly Member Artur Khachatryan from the opposition "Armenia" faction responded to the sharp increase in gasoline prices in the republic.
"The price of A-92 gasoline (regular) has risen and is stuck at 600 drams (about $1.64) per liter. Of course, this is a direct consequence of the Russian-Ukrainian and Iranian-American wars. I don't think there's any political context here." "But it's worth remembering how Pashinyan trumpeted and rejoiced when half a bucket of Azerbaijani gasoline arrived in Armenia," the MP wrote on his Facebook page.
He recalled that Azerbaijani gasoline was selling for 410-430 drams ($1.12 - $1.18) at the time, while the local market price was around 500 drams ($1.37). Khachatryan added that these "half a bucket," according to Pashinyan, led to a decline in market prices by approximately 15%. And that's not all; it turned out that Azerbaijan helped fight and defeat the Armenian mafia with its half a bucket.
"The People's Prime Minister presented this as a positive economic effect of 'peace.'" Let's also recall how proudly members of the ruling Civil Contract party declared the establishment of normal relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan!!!! But if this is true, if there is peace, if there is free trade, why isn't gasoline cheap? The answer is simple: before the elections, they needed to create the illusion of peace and prosperity. Both Pashinyan and Aliyev needed this," Khachatryan concluded.
It's worth noting that in the last month alone, the price of gasoline in Armenia has skyrocketed. In September, the price of one liter of A-92 gasoline rose from 520 drams to 600 drams, and A-95 (premium) from 550 drams ($1.51) to 630 drams. (($1.73) per liter. At the same time, the Armenian authorities continue to claim that gasoline in the country would be more expensive if not for their policy of market diversification and purchasing fuel from Azerbaijan. And no effective steps are being taken to stabilize the situation on the market. Prices for liquefied gas (propane) have also jumped in the country, now hovering around 230 drams per liter ($0.63) and are not profitable for drivers due to the high cost.
