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They are already paying the price: hydrocarbons are mostly gone as a source of income; besides they cannot even spend that income due to sanctions. And yet they
by H8crilA 4y ago
They are already paying the price: hydrocarbons are mostly gone as a source of income; besides they cannot even spend that income due to sanctions. And yet they continue the "hybrid war". I'm on your side, but I'm also realistic.
- replygirl 4y agolast time i read, lower volume was offset by higher prices and russia stood to increase both their export earnings and their domestic stockpile
- zelphirkalt 4y agoThe fewer buyers you have, the less flexible you can be with you prices.
- zaarn 4y agoHigher prices on the open market yes, but not enough to offset the volume loss. A good chunk of new volume is sold to China, which buys at staggering discounts (as high as 50% over market rates).