Global oil emissions set for 1.9 per cent drop in 2026 driven by Iranian war

Listen to articleThe projected decline comes as disruptions to energy supplies following the conflict affect oil use, while growing production of solar and wind power is reducing reliance on fossil fuels.Global emissions from oil are expected to fall by 1.9 per cent in 2026, partly due to reduced consumption linked to the Iran conflict, new research by an international team of scientists has shown.