Why Should We Care About the Iran War Energy Shock?
About This Episode
Asia Natural Gas & Energy Association CEO Paul Everingham discusses Persian Gulf disruptions blocking approximately twenty percent of global oil supplies. Examines how seventy percent of Asian oil originates in the Middle East, Qatar's LNG facility shutdowns, potential Russian energy role, and predictions of increased coal consumption and possible global rationing.
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