In its statement, the European Commission said Gazprom had pledged to remove restrictions on reselling gas; ensure<br />that prices in Central and Eastern Europe were competitive; and not act on any advantages regarding gas infrastructure that it had obtained because of its dominant selling position.<br />Gas Deal, but Trouble Looms for Russian Giant -<br />By JAMES KANTER, ANDREW E. KRAMER and STANLEY REEDMARCH 13, 2017<br />After fitful negotiations spanning nearly two years, Gazprom moved a step closer on Monday to resolving a longstanding<br />dispute with European antitrust regulators critical of the company’s dominance in regional natural gas markets.<br />“This new energy revolution will create a structural drop in energy prices over time,” Mr.<br />“It means the petro states and the old energy providers such as Russia find themselves in a very different position.”<br />There are good signs, however.<br />Countries in Central and Eastern Europe have long argued that Gazprom used its powerful position to inflate prices and quash competition.
