The expert explained that if an embargo on gas from Russia is introduced, the pipelines will be idle.

We will have to build new gas pipelines, the necessary liquefaction plants, as well as means of transportation.

At the same time, the expert believes that such problems will not arise with oil and coal, since China can purchase these raw materials. 

It is the shortage of gas, according to the expert, that will lead to competition in the market and an increase in demand for coal, oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The banker also stressed the importance of Russian gas.

“Because for people it is a matter of life and death.

A power outage will damage hospital equipment.

In winter, people can freeze to death, ”RIA Novosti quotes him as saying.

Earlier it became known that Gazprom suspended the supply of "blue fuel" to Poland and Bulgaria.