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Iran War Triggers Global Gas Crisis, Prices Surge 50%

Escalating Middle East conflict halts Qatar LNG production after Iranian strikes, shuts Israeli and Saudi facilities, spikes European/Asian gas prices up to 52%. China halts fuel exports; markets brace for shortages rivaling 2022 Ukraine crisis. (178)

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1. Iran Crisis Threatens Worst Disruption in Gas Markets Since 2022
A widening Middle East conflict looks set to create the most significant disruption for gas markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global trade four years ago.

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2. Iran Crisis Threatens Worst Disruption in Gas Markets Since 2022
A widening Middle East conflict looks set to create the most significant disruption for gas markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global trade four years ago.

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3. Iran crisis threatens worst disruption in gas markets since 2022
Asian buyers have been calling suppliers to check if alternative cargoes are available, according to traders.

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4. News24 | Iran crisis threatens turmoil in global gas markets
A widening Middle East conflict looks set to create the most significant disruption for gas markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global trade four years ago.

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5. Iran crisis threatens worst disruption in gas markets since 2022
Iran’s neighbours, like Qatar, are some of the world’s most important producers, and the region is also a vital supply route, with 20% of liquefied natural gas exports traveling through the Strait of Hormuz

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6. Gas prices surge as Qatar shuts world’s largest LNG export plant
Asian countries buy most of the LNG shipped from the Middle East, any disruption would heighten competition for alternative supplies, raising prices globally, including in Europe

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7. Gas prices rocket as Qatar halts production after Iranian attacks
Qatar’s state-backed energy company stopped liquified natural gas production, driving a roughly 52% jump in European wholesale prices.

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8. Gas Prices Spike 50% as Iran Strikes Force Qatar to Halt LNG Output
<p>Marrakech – QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas production on Monday after Iranian drones struck facilities at the country’s two main gas processing bases, sending European gas prices soaring by as much as 50%. The state-run firm, which accounts for nearly a fifth of global LNG exports, ceased operations at its Ras Laffan and Mesaieed industrial […]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/03/281241/gas-prices-spike-50-as-iran-strikes-force-qatar-to-halt-lng-output/">Gas Prices Spike 50% as Iran Strikes Force Qatar to Halt LNG Output</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.moroccoworldnews.com">Morocco World News</a>.</p>

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9. Iranian Attacks Target Gulf Energy Infrastructure, Upping the Ante
Strikes on sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia forced the closure of key production facilities and added to growing worries about global oil and gas supplies.

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10. QatarEnergy halting LNG production may impact India’s gas consumption
The development also assumes importance as the majority of QatarEnergy’s clients are Asian economies, including India

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11. What the war in Iran means for global energy security
Qatar's state-run energy firm says it has halted Liquefied Natural Gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases. This is only the latest consequence of the Middle East conflict on global markets. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe looks at the ripple effects of a war that's igniting fears of a major energy crisis.

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12. What Israeli-US attacks on Iran mean for EU oil and gas prices
<div><img width="600" height="383" src="https://static.euobserver.com/2012/01/9b8ed0bfde4ede31fa30e59c747eefcf-600x383.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://static.euobserver.com/2012/01/9b8ed0bfde4ede31fa30e59c747eefcf-600x383.jpg 600w, https://static.euobserver.com/2012/01/9b8ed0bfde4ede31fa30e59c747eefcf.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></div>The European gas price was 40 percent higher on Monday after Qatar halted liquid gas production.

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13. Key Middle East Energy Assets Come Under Fire in Iran War
Iranian attacks criss-crossing the Persian Gulf caused serious disruption to critical infrastructure and energy flows.

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14. Iran war is upending gas markets
The disruption to LNG flows has sparked concerns about supply to the key regional customers of Europe and Asia

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15. MidDay Futures: Iran War Impacting Natural Gas as LNG Supply Threatened
Escalating conflict in the Middle East interrupted production and maritime transport of LNG, with global price impacts rippling through the U.S. market as of midday Monday.

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16. Middle East Escalation Sends Shockwaves Through Europe’s Energy Markets
Oil prices spike, LNG deliveries slow, and EU capitals reopen old fault lines over supply security.

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17. Gas prices rocket as Qatar halts production after Iranian attacks
Qatar’s state-backed energy company stopped liquified natural gas production, driving a roughly 52% jump in European wholesale prices.

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18. Chevron Declares Force Majeure as Israel Shuts Leviathan Gas Field
Chevron has declared force majeure at Israel’s 

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