Oil and gas prices jump after Iran and Israel attack gasfields
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- Gas and oil prices surged to multi-year highs due to escalating Middle East conflicts.
- QatarEnergy reported damage to LNG facilities, with repairs expected to take 3-5 years.
- Brent crude rose by 8% to $116/barrel, marking a 60% increase since the US-Israeli war on Iran began.
- European and UK gas prices more than doubled, impacting household energy bills.
- Iran's attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility altered global gas market expectations.
- Stock markets worldwide experienced sharp declines due to fears of prolonged energy disruptions.
- Donald Trump threatened retaliation if Iran attacked Qatar again.
- Shell reported damage to its Pearl GTL facility but confirmed it was in a 'safe state.'
- Abu Dhabi shut down operations at key energy sites due to Iranian attacks.
- Analysts warn of sustained energy shocks, potential inflation spikes, and interest rate hikes.
- Airlines warned of fare increases if fuel prices remain high.
- Experts highlighted expanded risks to Middle East energy infrastructure and shipping routes.