Israeli Surprise Strike on Qatar Sends Oil Prices Higher

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Reports of a surprise Israeli strike on Hamas targets in Qatar jolted markets, lifting Brent briefly above $67/bbl as traders priced in a higher Middle East risk premium and potential supply-security disruptions. Gas Markets Brace For Generational Supply Glut- Following four years of tightness, global LNG supply is set for a prolonged period of oversupply as the United States, Qatar, Canada and even Russia all add hefty volumes of incremental supply from 2026 onwards.     - Simultaneously to the US ramping up Plaquemines and Corpus Christi…