Fossil fuel CO2 emissions forecast to dip in 2026 as oil prices and EV uptake rise

A comprehensive scientific assessment presented at COP31 projects a 0.4% decline in energy-related carbon emissions next year, driven by higher oil prices following regional conflict and accelerating electric vehicle adoption, though resear

First covered Nov 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT · 3 articles

Fossil fuel CO2 emissions forecast to dip in 2026 as oil prices and EV uptake rise — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

1d Guardian Environment Cop31 live: slight drop in fossil fuel emissions revealed as conference enters second day — UN climate summit prepares to host world leaders from more than 90 countries tomorrow Soaring oil and gas prices following the war in Iran have encouraged…

1d Carbon Brief Analysis: Fossil-fuel CO2 emissions set to dip in 2026 as Iran conflict hits oil use — Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and cement are projected to fall by around 0.4% in 2026 to 38.2bn… The post Analysis: Fossil-fuel CO2…

1d Guardian Environment Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push — However, authors of a comprehensive assessment to be presented at Cop31 warn talk of a global turnaround premature Cop31 live – latest updates Soaring oil and…

Primary sources

essd.copernicus.org Global Carbon Budget 2026 — cited by 2 of the outlets above

More coverage from around the web

gulfnews.com Global Fossil Fuel Emissions to Drop in 2026 Amid Iran War and Renewable Energy Surge

phys.org Fossil CO₂ emissions projected to decrease in 2026 amid clean energy growth and Iran conflict

sciencenews.org Fossil fuel emissions are down in 2026. Green energy isn’t the reason

bloomberg.com Global Carbon Emissions Set to Dip in 2026 After Iran War Oil Surge - Bloomberg

aol.co.uk Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push - AOL

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