# Spain’s rejection of Russian LNG to raise production costs in other industries, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/79676

- TASS, 2026-09-30 03:58 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2194811

> Spain’s decision to abandon Russian LNG could raise fuel prices and production costs in energy-intensive sectors including chemicals, metallurgy and fertilizers, political analyst Ilya Grashchenkov told TASS. He said a direct gas shortage is unlikely because Spain can replace supplies, but prices could rise in a cold winter, while contract disputes may lead to compensation claims and lengthy arbitration.