How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage

Author: Abid HussainPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Pakistan
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage

At the beginning of the year, Pakistan had more imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) than it could use, with demand falling for three consecutive years. However, the war between the United States and Israel against Iran, launched on February 28, disrupted this situation. The strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure, leading to consequences on the global LNG market and affecting Pakistan's imports, which primarily rely on Qatar and the UAE.

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