Report: Russia could head new Mideast gas cartel

"WASHINGTON — Russia and Middle East countries could decide to form a gas cartel a new report warns. Algeria, Iran, Qatar and Russia have scheduled a meeting of the 15-member Gas-Exporting Countries Forum in Doha on April 9, Middle East Newsline reported. Industry analysts said the session could result in a decision to form a cartel that would control gas supplies to the West."

-- WorldTribune.com