LNG tankers make U-turns from Hormuz as Iran keeps strait shut
- Posted on April 19, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have prompted major LNG carriers to bypass the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's strategic closure announcement. This disruption impacts approximately one-fifth of worldwide liquefied natural gas exports, triggering supply chain complications and upward price pressures particularly across Asia-Pacific energy markets. The rerouting adds substantial transit costs and delivery delays to an already volatile energy sector.
LNG tankers make U-turns from Hormuz as Iran keeps strait shut
Tankers carrying liquefied natural gas are now rerouting away from the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's warning that the key passage is effectively closed. This critical situation has led to a suspension of LNG shipments accounting for 20% of global supply, resulting in escalating prices and emerging shortages across Asian markets.
