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‘Most expensive in years’: Iran war, Hormuz closure forces India to pay high prices for LNG
The Times of India · August 24, 2026 · Week 2026-35
Summary
A potential war involving Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reported to be severely disrupting global LNG markets. This geopolitical crisis is choking off supply from key GCC producers like Qatar and the UAE, causing prices for major Asian importers to spike to multi-year highs.
Strategic Implication
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz would halt a significant portion of global oil and LNG exports, triggering a severe energy supply crisis and highlighting the extreme vulnerability of markets to Gulf conflicts.