Qatar boosts LNG shipments through Hormuz amid supply shortages
Qatar has managed to strengthen the movement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruptions, reaching its highest level in more than two months. Several Qatari gas carriers have resumed operation in both directions, with four laden vessels departing from Ras Laffan heading to Asia, while two empty vessels have returned to the region from Asian destinations after unloading their cargo. Data indicates that the current activity represents the longest continuous period of increased shipping since early July, following a significant slowdown after a attack on one of the ships. This has helped ease the global gas supply shortage and raised prices in Europe and Asia. The data also shows that Qatar’s LNG exports decreased by more than 85% between March and August 2026. Officials have warned that full operations could resume within two weeks after the reopening of the Strait. This comes amid Qatari calls for resolving the crisis through negotiations and reopening the Strait to ensure regional security and stability.
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