Germany's cartel office probes 35 gas companies

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The Federal Cartel Office of Germany has launched an investigation of 35 natural gas companies suspected of inflating prices. Although the agency did not identify the firms it is investigating, it stated the list includes region, local, and city entities and involves the nation's largest utility conglomerates. The entities serve approximately a fifth of the country's residential and commercial gas market.

Legal issues & crime, Germany, Gas Utilities, Natural Gas Distribution, Gas Production and Distribution, Company legal issue, Investigations, Price gouging

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Gazprom drills deeper into Europe

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Russia's OAO Gazprom has announced intentions to grow from a natural gas supplier to an energy company by expanding its services in Europe. Plans include selling power and gas to consumers directly. Company officials estimate they will gain 14% of the United Kingdom's industrial and commercial market by 2011; however, industry analysts believe that might be too ambitious.

Europe, Marketing procedures, Services information, Marketing, Russia, Company marketing practices, OAO Gazprom, Service enhancement

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