Gas prices have risen

 Gas prices soared on Monday due to mounting concerns over energy supplies.

Moscow has blamed Western countries for its decision not to reopen the Nord Stream 1 pipeline after it was shut for three days for maintenance.

When asked if supplies would resume pumping if sanctions were eased, a Kremlin spokesman said,yes.

The Dutch month-ahead wholesale gas price, a benchmark for Europe, was up as much as 30% in early trading on Monday. Prices in the UK rose as much as 35% before winding back to £4.50 per therm.

Wholesale prices have been very volatile in recent weeks. They fell sharply last week when Germany announced that its gas storage facilities were filling up faster than expected.

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