The 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy, considered the gold standard in keeping track of what powers the world, was released last month and revealed that:Oil consumption hit a record high. Natural gas consumption hit a record high. Coal consumption hit a record high. Fossil fuels accounted for 86% of world energy supplied, with only 8.6% delivered by the combination of wind, solar, biofuels, and hydroelectricity. Carbon emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels hit a record high.