Are Middle East attacks pushing Asia towards an energy crisis? | Counting the Cost

In a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict, energy production itself is now in the firing line. Iran targeted facilities across the Gulf - including the world's largest liquefied natural gas hub in Qatar. It was retaliation for an Israeli strike on an Iranian gasfield hours earlier. Energy prices are soaring, and countries from Asia to Europe are scrambling for alternative supplies. But, for Asia - the world's largest LNG buyer - this is a severe energy shock. The region depends on Gulf supplies to keep its lights on, its factories running, and its people fed. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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