# Ireland seeks EU agreement to delay methane rules by a year

https://mins.news/en/item/130542

- Bloomberg News, 2026-11-05 11:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/ireland-seeks-eu-nations-deal-on-one-year-delay-to-methane-rules?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aec68c35a9cd5000104dc06

> Ireland proposed that EU member states postpone methane rules for oil and gas importers by a year, citing energy security and concerns about rising prices.

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