DiXi Group - Weekly analytical report: April 15

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16.04.2019

Weekly analytical report: April 15 – April 21 2019

In this issue:

– Heated by elections campaign, the dispute between the government and Naftogaz isescalating again, this time regarding the regulated gas prices,

– While supporting Ukraine in the matters of keeping gas transit, Western partnersemphasize the need for long-term strategy of getting rid of dependence on Russia inthis business,

– Russia is trying to undermine the situation in Ukraine by banning the exports of crudeoil and petroleum products.

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