"We are considering the possibility on which the increase of tariff will be limited by the rate of inflation of the next year. In 2012, inflation is planned at the rate 6 percent."
Growth of energy tariffs can be attached to inflation, but no final decision has been made yet, said Vladimir Putin at a plenary session of the inter-regional conference of “United Russia”.
"Now we consider the possibility, under which the increase of  tariff will be limited by the rate of inflation  of the next year," - said Putin. In 2012, inflation is planned at the rate 6 percent."
"The decision is still not approved. We would really want to control the rise of tariffs. There are advantages and disadvantages».
According to him, all tariffs of natural monopolies may be attached to inflation.

"For us it is important that the tariffs for energy resources and the services of natural monopolies, including rail transportation, were feasible for the economy of Russian Federation.
According to him, such an approach would give stimulus to infrastructural companies to reduce costs and will give the possibility to "maintain rapid economic growth."