S04 Ep26 Energy Market Update: Energy crisis fears surge as Middle East conflict threatens global supply

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Global energy markets have entered a critical phase, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to spiral into a full-scale supply crisis. In this episode, we unpack the latest developments following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Qatar’s liquified natural gas facility, an attack that wiped out roughly 17% of its capacity and sent shockwaves through global markets. With vital energy infrastructure now directly in the firing line, the risk of prolonged disruption has surged to levels far beyond even a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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