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November 20, 2012

Bulgaria to get price cut in Gazprom deal
Sofia, Bulgaria (UPI) Nov 19, 2012
Bulgaria will receive a 20 percent discount on Russian natural gas supplies under a new, 10-year contract with Russian supplier Gazprom, the two sides say. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Gazprom Chief Executive Officer Alexei Miller signed the deal Thursday in Sofia - the same day Gazprom and Bulgarian holding company signed final investment decisions on the South Stream gas pipeline construction through the country. Bulgaria pays the Russian monopoly $520 per 1,000 cubic me ... read more

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