Reuters · October 14, 2026

European Commission Proposes a One-Year Delay to Methane Rules for Oil and Gas Imports Due to Take Effect on January 1, 2027

• The European Commission proposed a one-year delay to the EU's methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports on Wednesday, after pressure from governments including France and the United States, according to the report.
• The rules, due to take effect on January 1, 2027, would have required foreign oil and gas suppliers to the EU to monitor and report methane emissions, according to the report.

Proposal attributed to the European Commission, as reported. Original headline: "EU delays methane rules on oil and gas imports for a year".