Opening Hormuz is a matter of time and price, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi tells Energy Intelligence. In the meantime, "We're not stopping," he says.

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.

Opening Hormuz is a matter of time and price, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi tells Energy Intelligence. In the meantime, "We're not stopping," he says.

Qatar's LNG exports halted for 60 days after Strait of Hormuz closure and Ras Laffan strikes. Full restoration could take 3-5 years, reshaping global energy markets.