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# Why Is Puerto Rico Buying Russian Gas? 

To fulfill their energy needs, Puerto Rico is buying Russian liquefied natural gas because it’s impossible for them to get it from the United States. Why? The Jones Act.

- [Learn more about the Jones Act](https://www.cato.org/project-on-jones-act-reform)

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