Russia’s Gazprom (GAZP.MM) on Monday reported a record quarterly net profit of 581.8 billion roubles ($7.8 billion) for the third quarter reflecting high natural gas prices and said it expected even higher earnings in the last three months of the year. Gas prices have surged on tight supply amid a broad economic recovery – to record highs in Europe, Gazprom’s key source of revenue. Some politicians and experts have blamed the Kremlin-controlled company for not supplying enough gas to alleviate the crisis. The company has said it meets all its contracted supply obligations. Gazprom shares were up by around 3% in early trade in Moscow. The record profit comes after the company posted a loss of 251 billion roubles in third quarter […]