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Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports ‘within days’

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Qatar’s energy minister warned that escalating regional conflict could halt all Gulf energy exports within days, citing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and supply chain disruptions. The alert follows heightened tensions in March 2026, with attacks on shipping lanes and oil facilities threatening to cripple production and transport across the Persian Gulf. Gulf states, supplying over 30% of global oil and LNG, face immediate shutdown risks if hostilities damage ports, pipelines, or desalination plants essential for operations. Qatar, a top LNG exporter, emphasized the crisis would trigger global energy price surges and supply shortages, compounding existing market instability from geopolitical strife. Analysts link the warning to broader fears of spillover from nearby conflicts, with energy markets already bracing for prolonged volatility amid dwindling strategic reserves.
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