CommoditiesMedium•28 September 2026•
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QatarEnergy Extends LNG Force Majeure Through November 2026 Amid Hormuz Crisis
Key Facts
1QatarEnergy extended force majeure on LNG deliveries to Asia and Europe through the end of November 2026.
2LNG cargoes destined for Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Italy are affected by the ongoing Hormuz Strait blockage.
QatarEnergy extended force majeure on LNG deliveries to Asia and Europe through the end of November 2026. According to Oilprice.com, the extension is driven by the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which has impacted cargoes destined for Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Italy.
The decision follows the protracted stalemate that prevents safe passage through the critical maritime chokepoint, with Italian buyer Edison being notified of extensions lasting into early December. Global gas prices face continued upward pressure as LNG logistics remain more complex to reroute than crude oil shipments during the current disruption.