The world’s gas consumption is forecast to drop for the third time in seven years, even as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from producers in other regions helps offset losses in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) gas market report for the third quarter indicates. The impacts of the war in the Middle East continue to reshape the global natural gas market, with tighter supply and elevated prices weighing on demand in key markets.

Global LNG trade reached a record 436.98 million metric tons in 2025, but Middle East conflict threatens future growth.

Global demand for natural gas expected to contract this year as tighter supply pushes up prices - News from the International Energy Agency