How much natural gas does Iran produce?
Iran is the 3rd largest producer of natural gas: 265 billion cubic metres in 2025, 6.3% of the world's 4,196 billion cubic metres (Energy Institute).
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Iran's natural gas production
| World rank | Production (billion cubic metres) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 265 billion cubic metres | 6.3% | +3.7% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
The natural gas price Iran sells into
The benchmark price, US Henry Hub, was $2.95/MMBtu in September 2026, down 1% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 75% a year, calmer in 97% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Natural gas price history.
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