IEA: Global Gas Demand to Contract 0.5% in 2026 Amid Supply Tightness
Global natural gas demand is forecast to contract by 0.5% in 2026 due to tighter supply, elevated prices, and Middle East conflict impacts, according to th
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Global natural gas demand is forecast to contract by 0.5% in 2026 due to tighter supply, elevated prices, and Middle East conflict impacts, according to th
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Global natural gas demand is set to decline by 0.5% in 2026, marking the third annual contraction in seven years, driven by Middle East conflict and high p
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