Weekly analytical report May, 24 – 30, 2021

Report announcement:

• June commercial offers for households, published by gas suppliers, demonstrate the weakening of market competition after introduction of basic annual products…
• The decision of the U.S. administration concerning sanctions against Nord Stream 2 was met with a mixed reaction in Europe and in the United States…
• Amid the intensifying discourse about electricity prices for households, the government is postponing the PSO reform for indefinite period…
• The extractive sector is preparing for unscheduled checks on the use of oil&gas licenses (special permits), while regulation of the sector also remains in the focus of civil society…
• In the conditions of municipal heating sector being insolvent after termination of the PSO regime, the government is not in a hurry with restructuring the debts…
• Amid the inaction as regards implementation of the National Emissions Reduction Plan for Large Combustion Plants (NERP), new initiatives aimed to increase fiscal pressure on “green” energy are popping up…

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