GENERAL2 Oct 2026
September LNG shipments via Hormuz hit highest since start of US-Iran war
In September, 19 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes moved through the Strait of Hormuz, the most since the US-Iran war began on February 28. Thirteen came from Qatar and six from the United Arab Emirates, S&P Global Energy said. Before the war, this waterway carried about a fifth of global crude oil and LNG. Watch your fuel and freight costs.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A total of 19 LNG cargoes were shipped through the Strait of Hormuz in September, the highest since the start of the US-Iran war.
- Of these, 13 cargoes came from Qatar and six from the United Arab Emirates, according to S&P Global Energy.
- Before the war began on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz carried roughly a fifth of global crude oil and LNG supplies.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends on imported fuel, gas or shipping, review your landed costs and supplier contracts this month and consider holding a little extra buffer stock. This is general guidance, not a promise about future prices.
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