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Strait of Hormuz Instability Continues to Impact Asian LNG & Oil Trade

Middle East · Geopolitics · Feb 20, 2026

Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, stemming from the "Iran war," continue to disrupt global LNG trade momentum and crude oil supply dynamics to Asia, despite an interim peace accord. Damage to Qatar's export infrastructure and delays in new projects contribute to market pressure.