Latvia: changes expected for natural gas tariffs

Gaso has turned to Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK), submitting a new tariff project for natural gas transmission system. This project provides for an increase of fixed and variable components only for small connections with low consumption, as reported by Gaso. It provides for a small fixed fee increase of 5% for second to eighth…

Latvia: GDP down in Q2 2020

In April-June, compared to Q2 2019, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 8.9% (according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data). In the first half of the year GDP reduced by 5.4%. In Q2, GDP at constant prices was EUR 6.9 billion. As compared to the previous quarter, GDP fell by 6.5% (according to seasonally and…

Latvia: Competition Council to monitor Liepaja SEZ management model change

Competition Council (KP) promises to follow possible competition restrictions that could follow after the change of the management model of Lieapaja special economic zone (Liepaja SEZ), as explained in the letter sent by KP to Liepaja Port Tenants Association. At the beginning of August Liepaja Port Tenants Association “categorically objected” to Transport Ministry’s developed amendments…

Latvia: Riga City Council to borrow EUR 8.9 million for transport infrastructure development

To contribute to implementation of investment projects in Riga’s transport infrastructure, the municipality’s interim administration decided to borrow EUR 8.9 million from the State Treasury, as confirmed by Riga City Council. This money is planned to be used on reconstruction of Ieleja Street and Asnu Street, outline red lines for parking areas along streets, cycling…