Qatar LNG Loadings Climb To Half Of Pre-War Levels As Energy-Starved Europe Prays For Winter Relief

The story in the Strait of Hormuz has been that Middle Eastern crude exports have recovered to about 80% to 85% of pre-war levels, including pipeline shipments, while refined-product exports remain muted. The uneven recovery shows how Gulf producers prioritize crude oil shipments over refined products as the Hormuz chokepoint remains vulnerable despite encouraging diplomatic signals. Fereidun Fesharaki, chairman emeritus…