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Iran Strikes Qatar LNG Hub: 17% Capacity Hit Sparks Big Threat To India’s Energy Security

A major escalation in the West Asia conflict is now raising serious concerns for India’s economy. Iranian strikes have reportedly crippled nearly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, dealing a massive blow to global energy supply. Key infrastructure at the Ras Laffan Industrial City has been hit, including LNG trains and gas-to-liquids facilities—forcing shutdowns that could last up to five years. Why does this matter to India? Because India imports nearly 47% of its LNG from Qatar, making it a crucial pillar of the country’s energy ecosystem—fueling city gas, fertilisers, and major industries. QatarEnergy CEO has warned that 12.8 million tonnes of LNG could go offline annually, leading to massive financial losses and triggering force majeure on long-term contracts. This means supply disruptions are likely, forcing countries like India to scramble for alternatives in an already tight global market. Beyond LNG, disruptions also affect LPG, condensate, helium, and naphtha—key inputs for India’s households, transport, and manufacturing sectors. With rising tensions between Iran and Israel, energy infrastructure is increasingly becoming a target—turning this into not just a regional conflict, but a global energy crisis. For India, the challenges are clear: securing alternative energy sources, managing inflation risks, and reducing dependence on a single region. .............................................................................................. News9 is India's leading English News Channel. News9 LIVE YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for all the breaking news in English ! Welcome to our live stream, where we bring you the latest news and breaking headlines from India and around the world. Stay informed with real-time updates on global events, politics, business, technology, and more. Whether it's major developments, breaking stories, or in-depth analysis, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we discuss the most important events shaping the world today, and stay connected with the latest happenings from every corner of the globe! ► News9 Plus App : https://news9plus.app.link/aPwz3P2psMb ► News9 OTT Coupons : https://bit.ly/4dwLDx4 ► Watch us on YouTube :    / news9live   ► Like us on Facebook :   / news9live   ► Follow us on Instagram :   / news9live   ► Follow us on Twitter :   / news9tweets   #india #qatar #iran #energycrisis #lng #breakingnews #worldnews #geopolitics #middleeastconflict #inflation #energysecurity #iranattack #globalmarkets #oilandgas #westasia #englishnews #tv9digital #tv9d #news #livestream & #news9livestreaming