12 Jan 2012 17:07

Putin warns governors over communal tariff hikes

MOSCOW. Jan 12 (Interfax) - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has asked governors to prevent tariff hikes in the communal service sector.

"You know how carefully I handle personnel issues. We are in a pre-election period now, and your humble servant is one of the candidates for president. I do not rule out that I may win. If this happens, then immediately after I am sworn in I will look at those who have let tariff hikes happen and will be forced to take personnel decisions with a heavy heart," Putin said during a session of the government's Presidium on Thursday.