Energy Prices are Big Part of Ukraine Crisis

Russia's decision to intervene in Ukraine has caused a diplomatic and military crisis. But it has also sparked an economic and energy crisis, as Russia sharply increased the price of natural gas it exports to the country and Ukraine's interim leaders have been scrambling to find new and cheaper sources.   Ukraine runs on natural gas, and its energy-inefficient homes and factories use a lot of it.   The gas comes from Russia, until recently at a bargain...

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