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• Exxon Mobil has raised concerns over the European Union’s new methane emissions regulations.

• The company warns the rules could increase crude import costs and limit access to compliant barrels for European refiners.

• Exxon supports methane reduction efforts but argues the EU framework may be too restrictive and difficult to meet.

For investors watching NYSE:XOM, this regulatory debate comes as the stock trades at $155.56, with returns of 5.4% over the past week and 25.4% over the past month. The shares show longer term gains as well, with a 26.8% return year to date and 49.9% over the past year, and a…