The Federal Antimonopoly Service announced the verification of information on the increase in tariffs for communication services

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) is checking information about the increase in tariffs for communication services. This was reported on February 12 in the press service of the department.

"The FAS of Russia is checking information about the increase in tariffs for communication services. Currently, the service is receiving relevant documentation from the operators as part of the analysis," TASS quoted the text of the statement.

It is noted that if there are grounds, the FAS will take appropriate measures.

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On February 10, the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia announced that it was beginning to check utility tariffs in a number of regions of the country. The purpose of the inspections is to assess the economic feasibility of the cost of electricity, heat, gas, water supply and sanitation services. The FAS also recalled that from January 1, 2026, the base rate of value-added tax (VAT) increased by 2%, which should have led to a corresponding tariff adjustment.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on February 12 that the sharp increase in tariffs for housing and communal services in Russia should be slowed down, this should not happen.

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