Pakistan is urgently sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the spot market after renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments from Qatar, according to reports from Brecorder and CNN Indonesia.
The South Asian nation, heavily reliant on Qatari gas imports, faces immediate supply constraints as maritime traffic through the critical chokepoint slows sharply.
The scramble for alternative cargoes comes amid a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
Three commercial vessels, including a Qatari LNG tanker, were struck within hours on Tuesday, marking a significant deterioration in security for one of the world’s most vital energy corridors.
Qatar has formally demanded that Iran cease actions threatening international shipping, underscoring the diplomatic fallout from the attacks.
For traders, the disruption signals potential volatility in global LNG prices and freight rates.