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Qatar economy collapses as Iran blockade halts LNG

May 18, 2026·www.israelhayom.comEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Qatar's energy sector, which accounts for roughly 50% of government revenue and over 80% of export earnings, is structurally dependent on uninterrupted LNG production and export corridors through the Strait of Hormuz. Regional blockades affecting maritime trade routes have historically created volatility in Gulf equity markets, particularly in energy stocks and sovereign wealth fund valuations, while triggering currency and bond market stress in hydrocarbon-dependent economies. The GCC's broader economic resilience has historically been tested during supply disruptions, with downstream effects on liquidity, foreign exchange reserves, and fiscal balances across the region.

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