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Iran war hits energy flows: After Qatar, Bahrain's oil firm declares force majeure after refinery attack

April 30, 2026·MSNEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Refinery disruptions in the Gulf reflect the region's vulnerability to supply-chain shocks amid geopolitical tensions, with energy infrastructure across multiple GCC states operating under heightened operational risk. Bahrain's energy sector, historically smaller than Saudi Arabia's or the UAE's, carries disproportionate economic significance given the kingdom's limited hydrocarbon reserves and heavy reliance on refining capacity for both domestic consumption and fiscal revenue. Force majeure declarations by regional producers signal reduced near-term output capacity at a moment when global energy markets are already absorbing supply uncertainties, a dynamic with direct implications for GCC export revenues and regional monetary stability.

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