EconomyRussia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry lowered its baseline 2026 gas production forecast by 0.8% to 683.1 billion cubic meters, while raising the pipeline export outlook by 1.7% to 117.5 billion cubic meters. The LNG export forecast was cut to 35 million metric tons, and the ministry also revised projections for output, exports and prices through 2029.
Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%