# GECF countries account for about 40% of global gas exports, Putin says

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- TASS, 2026-10-27 11:52 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2208627

> At the GECF summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said member countries hold 70% of the world’s natural gas reserves and account for about 40% of global gas exports. He said the forum’s openness, clarity and objective assessments matter to producers, consumers and the global energy sector, and cited its contribution to energy security and balanced development.