International rating agency Fitch rated Gazprom with the long-term BB credit rating

International rating agency Fitch applied to Gazprom the BB long-term credit rating for foreign and national currencies loans.

The forecast of rating is stable. The rating conferred by Fitch is one point lower than the Russia’s sovereign rating.

Application to Gazprom of the rating by one of the leading international rating agency should promote raising money by the Company, expedite growth of its securities attraction. It testifies to the strength of Gazprom’s positioning on the world financial markets.

Information Directorate, OAO Gazprom