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EU's methane rules face two-year delay, sparking environmental backlash

Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal.

  • EU delays methane-monitoring rules for fossil fuels by over two years to May 2029
  • Environmental groups criticize decision as weakening EU climate legislation
  • Industry and governments concerned about compliance costs and energy security

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