Global fossil fuel emissions expected to dip in 2024 as Iran conflict drives oil and gas prices higher

War in the Middle East has spiked energy prices worldwide, prompting countries and industries to reduce consumption in a trend that may temporarily lower global emissions for the first time since 2020.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Canary Media The Iran war will cause global fossil fuel emissions to fall — See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to dip this year for the first time since 2020.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-13 (#4)

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