Kazakhstan: Police and protesters scuffle at demo against rise of liquefied gas price in Atyrau

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Several hundred people rallied against the increase in the price of liquefied gas in Atyrau on Tuesday.

During the demonstration, protesters scuffled with police officers who cordoned off the area.

Atyrau police have not yet reported any incidents or arrests at the rally.

According to local reports, similar rallies were held in Nur-Sultan, Aktau, Zhanaozen and Taraz.

Unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan on Sunday after the price of liquefied gas rose from 60 ($0.14) to 120 (0.28) tenge per litre on January 1.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev is set to hold a meeting on Wednesday to address the crisis.

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