Published: Mar 03, 2026, 11:00 IST | Updated: Mar 03, 2026, 11:00 IST
Global supply chains face heightened risk after Qatar Energy halted LNG production amid escalating regional conflict, removing about 20% of worldwide LNG exports and contributing to shipping disruptions. Rising insurance costs and blocked transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz further threaten energy and goods movement, intensifying global market uncertainty.