"We received the proposal from Gazprom to raise the tariff by 15.3% about three weeks ago and are now considering it," he said, declining to provide the timeframe for the decision.
Russia has different tariff rates for transporting gas within the customs union territory that comprises Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, and outside its boundaries.
If Gazprom's proposal is accepted, both tariffs will rise by 15.3%, the spokesman clarified.
From January 1, tariff for gas transported within the Russian domestic market and customs union territory averaged Rb51.37 ($1.70)/1,000 cubic meters/100 km, according to the service's website.
Tariff for transporting gas outside Russia and customs union averaged Rb56.90 ($1.89)/1,000 cu m/100 km, the website said.
Russian independent producers include Novatek, Itera, as well as vertically integrated companies Lukoil, Rosneft, Surgutneftegaz and TNK-BP.
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