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Gunvor Withdraws Bid for Lukoil Foreign Assets Amid US Sanctions Guidance

Gunvor has officially withdrawn its bid to acquire Lukoil’s foreign assets, following a statement from the US Treasury indicating it would not issue licenses for such transactions while the Ukraine conflict continues.

While Gunvor disputes the Treasury’s claim, the company has formally retracted its offer, highlighting the ongoing regulatory and geopolitical complexities surrounding Russian energy assets. The move underscores how sanctions and licensing decisions continue to shape international deals and affect global energy markets.

Industry analysts note that this development may delay or derail the sale of Lukoil’s foreign holdings and could influence how other buyers approach sanctioned Russian assets in the near term.

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