*Latest Algeria gas stats show a fall in exports so far this year as rising domestic consumption outpaces output gains.

*Algeria burnt 1.80bn cfd (4.63bcm) of gas in power plants for Q1, a record figure for the first quarter and up 4% year-on-year. This follows 2023’s annual record of 2.03bn cfd (21.0bcm), up 3%. (CONTINUED - 228 WORDS)