Russia's Q1 gas output down 10% on year -Kommersant

Russia's gas production fell 10% in annual terms in the first quarter to 180 billion cubic meters (bcm), the daily Kommersant said on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the data.

In March alone, gas output had fallen 10% to 61 bcm, it added.

Production at Russia's major producer Gazprom alone, which holds about 15% of global gas reserves, was down by almost 18% in the January to March period, the paper said.