Russia Demands Rubles for Gas

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By James Reynor/James Chater

A Moscow demand for ‘unfriendly states’ to use Russian rubles to purchase gas came into effect on Friday. Those countries include the U.S., U.K. and EU member states. Russia is the world’s largest exporter of gas and the decision comes as the U.S. releases the largest amount of oil from its reserves in its history. James Chater reports.