Strong demand for electric cars in Europe & emerging markets offset weaker sales in China & the US in the first half of 2026. As a result, electric car sales were only slightly lower than a year earlier, while their share of total car sales edged up 👉 iea.li/4x9QXPW

Biogas & biomethane could play an important role in boosting energy security, while creating economic opportunities for rural communities & industries Our new interactive map lets users explore where sustainable biogas potential exists globally 👉 iea.li/4vXTdcc

Recent shocks have raised energy costs, but a key tool can help lower them Listen as IEA’s Brian Motherway explores how energy efficiency can support affordability, energy security & sustainability amid disruptions Apple iea.li/40zI1pk Spotify iea.li/4fSeW0d

More than 2 million electric cars have been exported from China since the start of 2026, but only 2/3 of these have been sold Together with unsold exports from previous months, this leaves over 1 million electric cars available for sale in global markets: iea.li/4pPLITc

Surging EV exports from China are shielding manufacturers from declining domestic car sales. While China's total car sales fell by more than 20% in the first half of 2026 versus a year earlier, electric car exports increased by more than 120% 👉 iea.li/4pPLITc

The tech sector isn’t just consuming energy – it’s also shaping supply It made up around 40% of all corporate power purchase agreements for renewables signed in 2025 Data centre deals alone covered about half of the sector’s current electricity use 👉 iea.li/4cfapmP

Strong demand for electric cars in Europe & emerging markets offset weaker sales in China & the US in the first half of 2026. As a result, electric car sales were only slightly lower than a year earlier, while their share of total car sales edged up 👉 iea.li/4pPLITc

LPG is the leading clean cooking solution in sub-Saharan Africa, used in over 70% of households with access Electric cooking is the 2nd most widely used option – with adoption concentrated in countries where early electrification efforts have taken hold: iea.li/4c2Jo5p

Momentum from the 2024 Clean Cooking Summit is translating into action. Nearly $740 million in Summit commitments have been disbursed across almost 30 African countries. At this pace, the full package of pledges is on track to be delivered by 2030 👉 iea.li/3RAJ2w6

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Investment in Africa's clean cooking sector rose to $770 million in 2024, up from $590 million in 2020. Financing for these projects has largely come from private capital & consumer spending – accounting for about 70% of total investment 👉 iea.li/4c2Jo5p

After the war in the Middle East began, international oil prices jumped sharply. But not all motorists saw the same rise in fuel costs at the pump ⛽️ Our new commentary explores why prices surged in some countries and barely moved in others 👉 iea.li/4fxpzEj

Infrastructure investments are laying the groundwork for scaling up clean cooking supply chains in Africa. Spending has helped expand: ✅ LPG storage capacity ✅ Electricity networks ✅ Bioethanol & pellet production ✅ Cookstove manufacturing More ➡️ iea.li/4c2Jo5p

Despite a challenging backdrop for the global car market, electric car sales rebounded sharply in Q2 2026. Record quarterly sales in 50 countries have lifted the outlook, with EVs now expected to account for 29% of all cars sold this year 👉 iea.li/4pPLITc

Electric two- & three-wheelers remained the world's most electrified road transport segment in 2025. Sales reached 11 million last year, driven by strong growth in Viet Nam & Türkiye – giving them a 15% global market share. Read more 👉 iea.li/4x24B7S

Despite a challenging backdrop for the global car market, sales of electric cars grew robustly in the second quarter of 2026 as the energy crisis brought fuel prices into focus. Our new update offers the latest data on how car markets are evolving 👉 iea.li/4wtAoi1

Clean cooking progress is accelerating across Africa. Nearly 12 million people gained access in 2024 – around 3X the annual rate achieved in 2010. While population growth still outpaced progress, efforts to expand access are beginning to close the gap 👉 iea.li/4c2Jo5p

Strategic minor minerals offer promising opportunities to strengthen supply security at a reasonable cost. The investment needed is much smaller than the potential risks of disruption and can be seen as economic insurance → iea.li/4fwtsJO

Despite the destabilising effect of the Middle East conflict, global energy investment is set to grow to $3.4 trillion in 2026. Advanced economies and China are expected to make up over 70% of this spending. Explore the investment landscape by region 👉 iea.li/4b9Iwfa

After the war in the Middle East began, international oil prices jumped sharply. But not all motorists saw the same rise in fuel costs at the pump ⛽️ Our new commentary explores why prices surged in some countries and barely moved in others 👉 iea.li/4fxpzEj

Our Everything Energy podcast offers timely conversations on the biggest issues shaping the global energy landscape 🎧 Hear from IEA experts as they unpack insights on all fuels & technologies, drawing on data from around the world. Listen now 👉 iea.li/4oE4LOs

🗣️ “Almost a fifth of the 600+ energy technologies we track are commercially available but not yet adopted” Read more on energy innovation’s commercialisation problem – and how supportive policies can help bring proven technologies to scale 👉 iea.li/45qI6NV

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The tech sector isn’t just consuming energy – it’s also shaping supply It made up around 40% of all corporate power purchase agreements for renewables signed in 2025 Data centre deals alone covered about half of the sector’s current electricity use 👉 iea.li/4cfapmP

From hospitals & railways to factories & businesses, keeping essential services running has become a daily challenge in Ukraine amid repeated attacks on its energy infrastructure. Learn more about the energy solutions powering Ukraine's response 📺👉 iea.li/4ba6tTt

Electric two- & three-wheelers remained the world's most electrified road transport segment in 2025. Sales reached 11 million last year, driven by strong growth in Viet Nam & Türkiye – giving them a 15% global market share. Read more 👉 iea.li/4x24B7S

🗣️ "Critical mineral stockpiling can strengthen countries' economic & national security, while helping deter future export controls & limiting their impact" More on what's needed to design effective strategic stockpiling systems for critical minerals 👉 iea.li/3RudAzl

🗣️ "Nearly 900 billion cubic metres of biogases could be produced sustainably each year – enough to meet over 20% of global natural gas demand today" Our new commentary examines biogas & biomethane potential across the globe – and where the biggest opportunities lie: iea.li/4wA0mkd