Qatar's Entire Liquefied Natural Gas Export Also Passes Through the Strait

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint — it is also the only exit for Qatar's massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Qatar is the world's largest LNG exporter, supplying Europe and Asia. Any closure of the strait would simultaneously cut off both global oil and LNG supply, a double economic blow without precedent.

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Published: April 8, 2026
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