Middle East Updates (14Mar2026

Middle East Updates (14Mar2026)

Several Asian nations are hit hardest by the Hormuz disruptions & LNG/oil supply crunch:

- Japan & South Korea: Major LNG importers for electricity; facing price spikes & potential shortages.

- India & Pakistan: High Qatar reliance; risk of industrial rationing, reduced demand.

- Europe: Italy & Belgium most exposed to Qatari LNG cuts.

Global oil >$100/bbl ripples to all importers. Taiwan officials say short-term LNG secured (no 10-day crisis), but summer risks remain.

This does spotlight supply chain fragility—redrawing trade ties (more US/Aus LNG, nuclear ramps, renewables) is underway, like musical chairs amid rerouting.

The above is from Grok.

The energy crisis is going to spread globally. This is something that most of us are not prepared for.

Let us monitor.

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Iran-Israel Tensions: Will Oil Rebound or Hit New Low?

The sharp drop in oil prices has also led major Wall Street banks to lower their target prices. Goldman Sachs predicted an average oil price of $76 per barrel in 2025. The bank’s analysts noted that geopolitical risk premiums are limited, with no significant impact currently on Iran's supply facilities. Citigroup also adjusted its Brent crude oil price forecast for Q4, lowering it from the previous $74 per barrel to $70 per barrel. ----------------- Will oil hit new low? Or time to rebound?

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