“This is another attempt to interfere in market mechanisms, which can only lead to market imbalance, energy shortages,” he said.

According to Novak, this will cause prices to rise primarily for consumers from Europe and the G7.

Earlier there were reports that the G7 is exploring the possibility of setting prices for gas from Russia.

Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov called these statements the subject of negotiations with Gazprom.