Spain Weighs Buying More Algerian Gas as War Tightens Supplies

Spain is considering buying more natural gas via pipeline from Algeria to help boost supplies as the war in the Middle East is causing a surge in prices.

The Spanish government and Naturgy Energy Group SA, which operates a pipeline between the country and Algeria, have held talks about increasing orders, according to people familiar with the matter. The idea would be to use the conduit close to full capacity, one of the people said, asking not to be named discussing non-public information.