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EU methane rules not to blame for gas price spikes, analysts say

Published 11:02 on June 22, 2026 / Last updated at 11:02 on June 22, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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A new analysis by Rystad Energy has found no evidence that the European Union’s methane rules are contributing to current oil and gas price increases or supply pressures, attributing market volatility instead to geopolitical disruptions.
A new analysis by Rystad Energy has found no evidence that the European Union’s methane rules are contributing to current oil and gas price increases or supply pressures, attributing market volatility instead to geopolitical disruptions.


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