Natural gas supply contracts in roubles?

David Callanan
May 10, 2022

This commentary looks at the implications for natural gas supply contracts if Russia insists on a rouble gas payment mechanism.

Tags: European gas imports, gas payment mechanisms, Gas Supply Contracts, natural gas contracts, Russian natural gas exports

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