YEREVAN. – Armenian government is aware of the open letter sent by Syunik villagers and will give instructions to deal with the matter, representative from the Cabinet press service told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

In a letter, farmers said they had information that the government intended to help the villagers and provide fertilizers and diesel for lower prices. However, local authorities supplied their relatives and friends with cheap diesel.

Talking to the agency correspondent, one of the village heads categorically dismissed the reports, noting that he provided diesel at the price set by the government and is responsible for his actions.