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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 8 April 2026•Updated 9 April 2026•

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Shell and Exxon Mobil Face Lingering LNG Impact Despite Iran Ceasefire

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Key Facts

1Shell trimmed its first-quarter outlook for integrated gas production for 2026.

about 2 months ago

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9 additional sources confirmed this story

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect the ceasefire reached in Iran, while adding expert warnings regarding long-term structural damage to the LNG sector.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Exxon Mobil was added as another major impacted company, and the conflict was specifically characterized as the 'Iran war' affecting current Q1 results.

A ceasefire has been reached in Iran, significantly easing global concerns over energy supply disruptions. This development follows reports from Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Shell (SHEL) regarding production hits during the first quarter due to the conflict. Despite the geopolitical easing, industry executives warn that the global LNG sector remains 'scarred' by the recent instability. Physical restrictions on LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz and Ras Laffan had previously forced Shell to revise its 2026 production guidance. While the immediate threat has subsided, the operational and financial toll on energy giants highlights the sector's vulnerability. Investors are now assessing the long-term structural damage to natural gas (NATGAS) supply chains as the region transitions to a fragile peace.