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Qatar says Iranian missile strikes cut LNG export capacity by 17%

Qatar says Iranian missile strikes cut LNG export capacity by 17%

Damage at Ras Laffan may take up to 5 years to repair, with annual revenue losses estimated at $20 billion and force majeure likely on some long-term contracts, QatarEnergy says

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KLM extends suspension of Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam flights until May 17
19.03.2026

KLM extends suspension of Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam flights until May 17

Dutch carrier cites safety concerns amid US-Israel war on Iran, as more international airlines prolong Gulf route cancellations

Energy shock to food prices: How Iran war is raising global inflation risks
19.03.2026

Energy shock to food prices: How Iran war is raising global inflation risks

Economists warn the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran could soon be felt in supermarket prices around the world

WTO warns Middle East crisis threaten 2026 global trade outlook
19.03.2026

WTO warns Middle East crisis threaten 2026 global trade outlook

World Trade Organization warns that escalating conflicts in Middle East to drive up energy prices, slow global trade growth, and threaten food security

War toll worsens in Gulf countries as tourism, aviation face heavy losses
19.03.2026

War toll worsens in Gulf countries as tourism, aviation face heavy losses

Escalating Middle East conflict causes massive contraction in tourism and aviation sectors, with tourism losses exceeding $12 billion on 20th day of war amid closed airspaces, canceled flights

European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged again at 2% amid Mideast war, inflation worries
19.03.2026

European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged again at 2% amid Mideast war, inflation worries

Benchmark deposit rate remains unchanged at 2% for 6th time in a row, at lowest level since November 2022