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U.S. Warns EU Methane Rules Risk Energy Crisis

3/24/2026

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The United States criticized European Union's methane rules for oil and gas imports, citing a supply crunch from Iranian attacks on Qatari facilities.
Andrew Puzder, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, warned that strict regulations could trigger a severe energy crisis in Europe.
The European Union relies heavily on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, which gives Washington leverage in negotiations, while no regulatory changes have been made.

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The United States criticized European Union's methane rules for oil and gas imports, citing a supply crunch from Iranian attacks on Qatari facilities.
Andrew Puzder, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, warned that strict regulations could trigger a severe energy crisis in Europe.
The European Union relies heavily on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, which gives Washington leverage in negotiations, while no regulatory changes have been made.