In an exclusive interview with Energy Intelligence, Qatar's energy minister warned of a monthslong recovery of trans-Hormuz flows even if the strait were immediately reopened.

In an exclusive interview with Energy Intelligence, Qatar's energy minister warned of a monthslong recovery of trans-Hormuz flows even if the strait were immediately reopened.

As Qatar's export predicament continues, the message from Doha is that shortages and price spikes are around the corner if Hormuz isn't opened soon.

The heads of both Saudi Aramco and QatarEnergy warn that tanker logistics are the biggest impediment to quickly restarting energy flows.