Qatar Extends LNG Force Majeure as Hormuz Disruption Continues

Qatar has extended force majeure notices on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply to Italy's Edison and some Asian clients due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as Iran adds new ships to its blacklist in the strait, heightening tensions in the key shipping route. The disruption threatens winter gas supply, and Qatar's stock exchange index closed lower amid the crisis. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global LNG and oil shipments, and any interruption can have widespread energy market impacts.