( January 23, 2026, 16:47 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Liquefied natural gas is expected to be the main driver of gas markets in 2026, the International Energy Agency has said in its new Gas Market Report. Supply is projected to increase by 7 percent, largely led by new capacity coming online in North America. In 2025, tight gas supplies in the first half of the year eased as global LNG production accelerated. Geopolitical developments, including the EU’s decision to phase out Russian gas, are also set to reshape global gas markets, the IEA said.The statement from the IEA follows, and the report is attached....
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