/IRBIS, April 30, 2010/ - The rising cost of utilities is expected in the corridor of 12-14% in Kazakhstan in 2010, said Mr. Nurlan Aldabergenov Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies in an interview with Kazakhstan's true. "

"In 2010 we expect m (national average) growth rates in the corridor of 12-14%. And it will be distributed according to the seasons: the water - in the summer, heat energy - in the autumn-winter" - he said the publication.

In addition, he noted that the approval of the Agency in the past year, raising 464 tariff of 585 projects reviewed were due to rise in price of raw materials as a result of devaluation of the tenge.

"An increase was substantial - only electricity in the national average by 15- 17%. But that is the reason: higher prices for power within the limit tariff impact on the cost of electricity transmission and distribution. As a result of devaluation of the currency became more expensive gas, coal, CEM [natural monopolies] were to carry the investment program ", - said the head of the Agency.

[2010-04-30]