The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatars LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimately lead to a prolonged global LNG glut, according to the analysis. The crisis has exposed the risks of relying on LNG supplies passing through Hormuz, prompting major Asian importers such as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to seek alternative sources.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatars LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimately lead to a prolonged global LNG glut,…

Unless peace talks between US and Iran fail and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed beyond July, LNG prices will see a sharp drop.

The Bloomberg columnist cited data of the International Energy Agency, indicating that the total capacity of planned LNG projects worldwide is estimated at 700 bln cubic meters…

Analysts believe that if the Strait of Hormuz does not open for maritime traffic by early August, gas and LNG prices could soar.

India’s LNG demand is rising despite soaring prices as heat-driven power shortages turn gas from an expensive fuel into an emergency grid lifeline.