UPDATE 1-EU executive demands new powers in gas crises
* EU executive to make new proposals on handling gas crises
* Draft says Commission to coordinate gas supplies
* States to share daily reports on economy and supply/demand
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By Pete Harrison
BRUSSELS, June 17 (Reuters) - European Union countries should hand the European Commission powers to coordinate gas flows in the 27-member bloc in the event of a gas crisis, according to a draft Commission report.
The proposal is the EU's main policy response to the supply disruption that occurred in January following a pricing dispute between Russia and transit country Ukraine.
Tension between Moscow and Kiev has mounted in recent weeks and many energy experts forecast a repeat in coming months. [ID:nLH168706] Continued...
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