# Putin expects natural gas’s global role to keep growing

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- TASS, 2026-10-27 13:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2208741

> At the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said natural gas would continue to strengthen its role as a pillar of global energy, industry and agriculture. Global consumption rose 1.2% to 4.2 trillion cubic meters in 2025, and annual demand is projected to reach 5.5 trillion cubic meters.