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Qatar turns to US gas as Iran war and Hormuz closure disrupt LNG exports

Qatar, previously the world's largest LNG exporter, is reportedly turning to US gas after the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted its exports.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 12, 2026, 4:09 AM UTC.

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Disruption affecting a major LNG supplier and a critical energy chokepoint could raise global gas-market and supply-chain risks.

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Shared topic: Strait of Hormuz
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Shared topic: Strait of Hormuz
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Shared topic: Strait of Hormuz
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