Qatar eyes LNG output recovery within weeks, easing fears of wider Iran war energy shock

Qatar anticipates resuming full liquefied natural gas production within weeks, signaling progress in US-Iran peace talks crucial for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks in early March had disrupted a fifth of Qatar’s LNG capacity. Prime Minister Al-Thani emphasized a direct US-Iran hotline as vital for maritime stability and preventing future shipping threats, with global gas markets eagerly awaiting Qatar’s restored exports.