Belarus raises tariff for Russian oil transit

 Belarus will raise its tariff for Russian oil transit to Europe by 12.5 percent from Feb. 1, the Belarus Economy Ministry said on Monday.

The decision was taken "due to changes in the economic conditions of oil deliveries from Russia," the Economy Ministry said in a statement.

Rows over prices and transit tariffs between Moscow and its neighbours Belarus and Ukraine have led to Russian oil and gas supply stoppages to Europe in the past.