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IEA sees global gas demand contracting in 2026
What happened
The International Energy Agency said global natural gas demand is expected to fall by 0. 5 percent this year as tight supply, elevated prices, and disruptions to LNG trade weigh on power and industrial use.
Why it matters
For climate and energy security, the report shows how fossil-fuel volatility can ripple into electricity prices, fertilizer supply chains, and policy decisions about efficiency, clean power, and fuel switching.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from International Energy Agency and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Global, especially around Natural Gas, LNG, Energy Security.
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