WORLDAL-MONITOR
Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice
Global gas flaring reached a six-year high in 2025, driven by increases in Russia and Iran, according to World Bank data. The practice rose to 167 billion cubic metres, wasting $54 billion worth of gas and undermining efforts to end routine flaring by the end of the decade.
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