Iran, gas prices
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As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.
The sudden stoppage of LNG exports from Qatar - the world's second-largest exporter in 2025 - has sent natural gas prices soaring by 50% from year-ago levels across Europe and Asia and has prompted panicked buyers to seek out replacement cargoes.
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US natural gas prices stay calm despite global LNG crisis
U.S. natural gas prices remain relatively stable around $3.10–$3.40/MMBtu because export terminals are already operating near full capacity and domestic production continues to rise.
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Middle East war sends natural gas prices soaring, raising growth shock risk for Europe and Asia
Disruption to LNG supplies could dent European growth and harm reindustrialization ambitions.
European natural-gas prices surged for a second day after a production halt at the world’s largest liquefied-natural-gas export facility in Qatar rattled markets. Futures for Dutch TTF, the European natural-gas benchmark,
The natural gas market initially rallied a bit on Friday, but then sold off again, as the market continues to focus on the coming spring in the USA, and the potential exports to the European Union.
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Why Europe's gas price cap plan will backfire
By Newsbase Brussels is again considering a cap on gas prices to shield consumers from soaring energy costs, but the policy risks weakening Europe’s ability to attract LNG cargoes just as the bloc faces a difficult storage refill ahead of next winter.
Because of shale gas, the U.S. saves about $250 million per day compared to Asia and Europe during the Iran war.
Natural gas continues to have upwards pressure on Thursday, as the markets are trying to price in the idea of the US exporting even more gas.