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Reuters
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Isla Binnie

What does a diplomatic row mean for Spain's Algerian energy supplies?

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach's Hassi R'mel gas field, Algeria October 16, 2018. REUTERS/Lamine Chikhi

Algeria suspended a 20-year friendship treaty with Spain this week and moved to limit trade with its northern neighbour, raising more questions about the potential impact on the long-established gas business between the two countries.

The row over Madrid's stance on the disputed territory of Western Sahara comes as North African gas supplies to Europe have grown increasingly important this year in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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