# European Parliament approves three-year delay to EU methane rules

https://mins.news/en/item/111175

- Reuters, 2026-10-22 13:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/european-parliament-votes-approve-three-year-delay-eu-methane-rules-2026-10-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ada1107de7d36000197ca6e

> The European Parliament voted on Thursday to delay EU methane-emissions rules for oil and gas imports by three years. The postponement was longer than expected following pressure from governments including France and the United States.

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