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Nigeria's Gas Flaring Hits 7.48% in August, Highest Since October 2025

Nigeria’s gas flaring rate climbed to 7.48% in August 2026, the highest level recorded since October 2025, as the volume of gas flared rose to 18,350.55 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF). The post Nigeria’s gas flaring hits 7.48% in A

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Nigeria's Gas Flaring Hits 7.48% in August, Highest Since October 2025
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Nigeria's gas flaring rate rose to 7.48% in August 2026, the highest since October 2025, with flared volume reaching 18,350.55 million standard cubic feet. The increase marks a setback for the country's efforts to curb routine flaring and capture associated gas for commercial use.

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