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Global Oil & Gas Prices Surge as Iran Strikes Qatar's Ras Laffan Facility

Global oil and natural gas prices have surged to nearly $120 a barrel following escalating strikes on Middle East energy infrastructure, with Iran's attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility triggering a 35% gas price spike and analysts debating if prices could reach $166 a barrel if the war continues, intensifying fears of stagflation.

19 Mar, 08:05 — 20 Mar, 17:25
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ReutersVery High4d ago

Exclusive: Iran attack damage wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for three to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says - Reuters

Exclusive: Iran attack damage wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for three to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual4d ago

Why Iran’s Attack on an Energy Hub in Qatar Spooked Investors

Lasting damage to Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant, would have big consequences for the global energy market.

By Raja Abdulrahim

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wsjHigh4d ago

Shell Says Production at Pearl GTL Plant in Qatar Halted After Iranian Attack - WSJ

Shell Says Production at Pearl GTL Plant in Qatar Halted After Iranian Attack  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual4d ago

Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares

Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long and some airlines plan to increase flights via Asia Business live – latest updates Europe’s biggest airlines have said that that the spike in fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East will drive up fares and are advising passengers to book early. While carriers have partly hedged the price of jet fuel, bosses said they could not avoid passing on additional costs to passengers for long. Continue reading...

By Gwyn Topham and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3d ago

Iran attacks cut 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to 5 years: QatarEnergy

CEO Saad al-Kaabi says QatarEnergy may have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years.

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cnbcMostly Factual3d ago

$166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on

A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.

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SCMPMostly Factual4d ago

Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities come under fire in Middle East

A recession mindset took hold among global investors after strikes on energy infrastructure in the Middle East heightened fears that disruption to production and distribution would keep oil prices elevated for longer, darkening the global economic outlook. Crude prices staged a comeback on Thursday after Iran attacked a liquefied petroleum gas site in Qatar in retaliation for Israel’s strikes on its South Pars gas field. Brent futures surged 5.5 per cent to US$113.53 a barrel in London, and...

By Zhang Shidong

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France 24High4d ago

Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning

Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran. Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar's huge Ras Laffan LNG facility in retaliation for an Israeli strike Wednesday on Iran's South Pars gas field, part of the world's largest natural gas reservoir.

By FRANCE24

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marketwatchMostly Factual4d ago

Oil prices surge after Iran attacks Middle East energy facilities

U.S. President Trump warns of devastating response if Tehran persists in targeting the region’s oil and gas production.

By Jamie Chisholm

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The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago

Iran oil attacks trigger 35% gas price spike – and warning of interest rate rises

Iran’s attacks on energy facilities across the Gulf threaten to drag war into new phase

By Alex Croft and Alastair Jamieson

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Business InsiderMostly Factual4d ago

What smart people are saying about oil's latest spike to nearly $120 a barrel

Nobel economist Paul Krugman warned a prolonged oil shock could trigger stagflation. STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images Energy gurus say Thursday's spike in oil and gas prices may be just a taste of what's coming. They warned of roiling markets, shipping chaos, rising food prices, and severe economic pain. Brent crude hit a nearly 4-year high after Iran attacked the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar. The historic spike in oil and gas prices on Thursday could herald further market swings and tra...

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national-postMostly Factual4d ago

Oil prices surge after Qatar reports damage to the world’s largest LNG facility: Latest developments

Meanwhile, Iran again threatened to destroy region's energy infrastructure if its own facilities are attacked

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual4d ago

Oil and Gas Prices Jump as Strikes on Gulf Facilities Escalate

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4d ago

Energy markets explode: Crude hits $114, gas jumps 35% after Iran targets Gulf fuel sites

Iran's strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, including Qatar's LNG facility, have sent global oil and gas prices soaring. The attacks have disrupted supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, leading to significant price spikes and raising inflation concerns. Financial markets worldwide reacted negatively, with equities declining sharply amid growing uncertainty.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago

India sees Qatar LNG supply cut after Iran strike

India, the world's fourth-largest LNG importer, relies on Qatar for about 41% of its gas imports.

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indian-expressMostly Factual3d ago

Iran’s strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan could impact some of QatarEnergy’s LNG supplies to India

By Sukalp Sharma

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straits-timesMostly Factual4d ago

From chemical producers to sento baths, Japan feels the heat from Middle East supply crisis - The Straits Times

From chemical producers to sento baths, Japan feels the heat from Middle East supply crisis  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual3d ago

Iranian Strikes On Qatar's LNG Crown Jewel Will Reshape Future Of Gas

The latest strikes have damaged two of the plant's production trains, representing a combined 12.8 million tons of annual output capacity, or about 17% of Qatar's LNG exports.

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cyprus-mail4d ago

Iran attack wipes out 20 per cent of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, QatarEnergy’s CEO told Reuters on Thursday. Saad al-Kaabi said two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities were damaged […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4d ago

Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit

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seeking-alphaMixed3d ago

Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO tells Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed4d ago

Oil, gas prices climb again amid rising energy shock fears

Oil prices climbed again on Thursday, rising more than 5% while stocks sank as Iran attacked several Gulf energy facilities and warned of more in retaliation for a strike on one of...

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vanguard-ngMixed4d ago

Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war

Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive" damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies. The post Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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doha-newsMixed4d ago

Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity, with QatarEnergy’s CEO warning repairs could take up to five years and disrupt global energy supplies.Iranian attacks on Qatar’s energy… (The post Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa

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Daily Sabah19 Mar, 08:05First to report

Oil, gas prices climb again amid rising energy shock fears

1h later
marketwatch19 Mar, 09:08

Oil prices surge after Iran attacks Middle East energy facilities

irozhlas19 Mar, 09:26

Ropa dál zdražuje kvůli situaci na Blízkém východě, Brent se dostal nad 113 USD

meta-mk19 Mar, 09:28

Многу е веројатно нафтата да достигне 200 долари за барел, велат аналитичари

straits-times19 Mar, 09:29

From chemical producers to sento baths, Japan feels the heat from Middle East supply crisis - The Straits Times

le-figaro19 Mar, 10:01

Le pétrole bondit de 10%, après des attaques sur les infrastructures énergétiques au Moyen-Orient

Times of India19 Mar, 10:05

Energy markets explode: Crude hits $114, gas jumps 35% after Iran targets Gulf fuel sites

der-standard19 Mar, 10:08

Gaspreise steigen nach Eskalation im Iran-Krieg um 25 Prozent

danas19 Mar, 10:11

Cene nafte i prirodnog gasa skočile za 24 odsto: Posle napada Irana na postrojenje u Kataru

France 2419 Mar, 10:26

Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning

vanguard-ng19 Mar, 10:54

Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war

SCMP19 Mar, 11:30

Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities come under fire in Middle East

channel-news-asia19 Mar, 12:22

Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit

Yahoo19 Mar, 12:26

Oil and Gas Prices Jump as Strikes on Gulf Facilities Escalate

The Guardian19 Mar, 13:04

Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares

Reuters19 Mar, 13:38

Exclusive: Iran attack damage wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for three to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says - Reuters

cyprus-mail19 Mar, 14:07

Iran attack wipes out 20 per cent of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years

rzeczpospolita19 Mar, 14:19

17 proc. mocy LNG uszkodzone. Katar liczy straty po ataku Iranu

iefimerida19 Mar, 14:23

Κατάρ-Ras Laffan: «Θα χρειαστούν τρία έως πέντε χρόνια για την αποκατάσταση των ζημιών από τις ιρανικές επιθέσεις»

nos19 Mar, 14:30

Reparatie van geraakte gasinstallaties in Qatar gaat jaren duren, kost miljarden

doha-news19 Mar, 14:35

Iran attack wipes out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says

national-post19 Mar, 14:48

Oil prices surge after Qatar reports damage to the world’s largest LNG facility: Latest developments

wsj19 Mar, 14:51

Shell Says Production at Pearl GTL Plant in Qatar Halted After Iranian Attack - WSJ

NYT19 Mar, 15:01

Why Iran’s Attack on an Energy Hub in Qatar Spooked Investors

ruv19 Mar, 15:01

Katar boðar skertan útflutning á gasi í kjölfar árásar

Business Insider19 Mar, 15:29

What smart people are saying about oil's latest spike to nearly $120 a barrel

1h later
Al Jazeera19 Mar, 16:39

Iran attacks cut 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to 5 years: QatarEnergy

2h later
faz19 Mar, 18:15

Ras Laffan: Gas aus Qatar könnte jahrelang ausfallen

2h later
cnbc19 Mar, 20:09

$166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on

The Independent19 Mar, 20:15

Iran oil attacks trigger 35% gas price spike – and warning of interest rate rises

8h later
ndtv20 Mar, 03:50

Iranian Strikes On Qatar's LNG Crown Jewel Will Reshape Future Of Gas

2h later
index-hr20 Mar, 05:36

Šteta na najvećem LNG postrojenju na svijetu Katar će stajati milijarde

seeking-alpha20 Mar, 06:10

Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO tells Reuters

10h later
indian-express20 Mar, 16:17

Iran’s strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan could impact some of QatarEnergy’s LNG supplies to India

1h later
hindustan-times20 Mar, 17:25Latest update

India sees Qatar LNG supply cut after Iran strike