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Georgian Economy Ministry dismisses “false information” on expected fuel price rise

The body said fuel importers had the opportunity to import fuel purchased at international prices, and added the capability would be maintained “in the coming months”. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge

Agenda.ge, 12 Dec 2023 - 17:15, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Georgian Ministry of Economy on Monday dismissed “false” reports by domestic TV channels that said prices on fuel were expected to increase as Russia had stopped providing the country with petrol and diesel at subsidised prices, with oil businesses facing “difficulties”.

In the statement, the Ministry claimed there were “no grounds” for increases in fuel prices, calling the reports “absolute misinformation” and alleging they were aimed to “mislead the public and create panic agitation”.

The body said fuel importers had the opportunity to import fuel purchased at international prices, and added the capability would be maintained “in the coming months”.

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