As of March 2, 2026, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated significantly after Iranian drone strikes targeted Qatar's LNG production facilities, leading to a near doubling of European gas prices. This disruption compounds the existing crisis following the assassination of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had already caused a surge in oil prices and a near standstill of tanker traffic. Reports indicate that shipping traffic has plummeted, with marine insurers announcing the cancellation of war risk cover for vessels operating in the region, further complicating maritime operations.
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Iran Drone Strikes On Qatar Lng Facilities Raise Gas Prices
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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified following Iranian drone strikes that halted Qatar's LNG production, causing European gas prices to nearly double. Shipping traffic is severely disrupted, with marine insurers canceling war risk cover, and millions of migrant workers in the Gulf fac…
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