Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says - Reuters
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says Reuters
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"war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks"
— Qatar energy minister , Executive
"Everybody that has not called for force majeure we expect will do so in the next few days [if] this continues."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"If this war continues for a few weeks, GDP growth around the world will be impacted."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"Everybody’s energy price is going to go higher."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"It would take Qatar 'weeks to months' to return to a normal cycle of deliveries."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"Crude prices could hit $150 a barrel in two to three weeks."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"Gas prices are expected to rise to $40 per million British thermal units."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"GDP growth around the world will be impacted."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity & sovereignty."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"Everybody that has not called for force majeure we expect will do so in the next few days that this continues."
— Saad al-Kaabi , Executive
"Everybody who has not called for force majeure we expect will do so in the next few days if this continues."
— Saad Sherida Al Kaabi , Executive
"If this war continues for a few weeks, GDP growth around the world will be impacted."
— Saad Sherida Al Kaabi , Executive
"It will take Qatar 'weeks to months' to return to a normal cycle of deliveries."
— Saad Sherida Al Kaabi , Executive
Key People
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
A government official responsible for energy policies in Qatar.
Saad al-Kaabi is the Energy Minister of Qatar.
Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of QatarEnergy.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPWXYzNE1idnduXy02anlFazNWZW9aNUhXcldnVGNabkdTWUdUSWZVUTY1N2dFWFFrWWp5X3F1dk84T2tVTjgyNWJ2MFoxckNERmtsa2E1bEhWNWx3VjNoREh6TVZCalByZWFXX1VuejZmbElLTk91b0g5RkdxWmhCelBhVTJtYU9Dc2drQXpPVFd6Qi0tZ3hXbWZJeTJocFJiOW5fbXlkakkxYUpEdGxTOWNXaTdUYzRfaWtaR2RhMEVwaDYxMVdLM1N4MWptU3M?oc=5" target="_blank">Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi tells the Financial Times that Gulf energy producers may shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues, potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns that if the Iran conflict continues, Gulf energy exports could halt within weeks, impacting global energy markets and potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi tells the Financial Times that Gulf energy producers may halt exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues, potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns that if the Iran conflict continues, Gulf energy producers may halt exports within weeks, potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel.
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi warns that if the Iran conflict continues, Gulf energy producers may halt exports within weeks, potentially driving oil prices to $150 per barrel.
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