# Turkey says Russian gas is too expensive, potentially seeking a discount

https://mins.news/en/item/132719

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-06 16:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/turkey-complains-russian-gas-too-expensive-in-possible-discount-bid/

> Turkey’s energy minister said the country is buying less Russian gas and more from the U.S. because of price, not politics. An analyst said the remarks could also press Moscow for a better deal, while Turkey remains heavily reliant on Russian energy.

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