Pakistan, July 8 -- Pakistan has been forced to rely on expensive spot market imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) after QatarEnergy extended the force majeure imposed following the attack on its Ras Laffan LNG production complex. The extension is expected to increase Pakistan's energy import costs and place additional pressure on the country's fuel supply.

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According to official information, QatarEnergy has prolonged the force majeure until the end of August 2026, delaying the restoration of LNG shipments under existing long-term supply agreements. The disruption has compelled Pakistan to secure LNG cargoes from the international spot market, where prices are ...