Gazprom Q2 Net Profit Surges 30%

Russian company OAO Gazprom (OTC: OGZPY ) reported a 30% rise in second-quarter net profit. Gazprom's quarterly net profit surged to 202 billion rubles ($6.1 billion), while revenue rose 10% to 1.1 trillion rubles. Gazprom shares closed at $8.75 yesterday. (c) 2013 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.