Qatar Boosts LNG Flows via Hormuz Amid Global Supply Crunch

Al Jazeera's open-source tracking shows five Qatari LNG tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, four loaded from Ras Laffan and two returning empty from Asia. This indicates Qatar is increasing LNG exports to meet global shortages, but the volume is modest and the strategic risk of Hormuz chokepoint remains. The development underscores Qatar's role as a swing supplier, though it does not signal a major policy shift.