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2026-04-07 13:05:08
[Iran Blocks LNG Transports Through Strait of Hormuz: Multiple Ships Stranded, Global Supply Shortage Risk Exacerbated] (1) According to traders involved in energy transport, Iran's refusal to allow any liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during weeks of war could exacerbate global supply shortages. (2) On Monday, two tankers carrying Qatari LNG attempted to leave the Persian Gulf but turned back within hours. Traders said Iranian officials refused to grant them passage. (3) Sources say that cargo ships are currently scattered throughout the Persian Gulf, either not involved in passage negotiations with Iran or yet to receive approval. Ship tracking data shows that more than a dozen LNG carriers are idle in the region.
