Sanctions Hurt Oil Industry, Putin Says German energy groups receive aid packageBerlin’s €100bn ‘economic shock absorber’ also offers loans to boost liquidity Europe must curb imports of Russia’s gasAdding it to the list of embargoed products would make life as difficult as possible for Moscow Berlin to Temporarily Control Gazprom Unit Lithuania ends imports of Russian gasMove is a first for an EU nation as Baltics plot path to energy independence BP rejects calls for windfall tax despite profits hitting $12.8bnEnergy major soars on higher oil price Chief says levy would dent green push Oil Prices Slump on Fears Of Virus-Related Curbs Indexes Finish Mixed as Oil Prices DropCovid-19 concerns in Europe cloud prospects for global economic recovery Shell plan to move tax base to UK spurs Dutch into last-ditch action*Bid to scrap dividend levy *Oil major seeks to boost buybacks *London welcomes step Relief and frustration as climate deal is doneAgreement is signed despite falling short of Paris goals and clashes over fossil fuels Last Update : Jun 3, 2019 13:34