July 6, 2026
Pakistan Pays Nearly Double for Emergency LNG as Qatari Supplies Still Haven’t Recovered From Hormuz Disruption
Pakistan LNG Limited has purchased a spot cargo from TotalEnergies at $17.37 per mmBtu — roughly twice the cost of Pakistan's long-term Qatari contracted supplies — as LNG exports from Qatar remain below normal levels despite the June 18 US-Iran ceasefire restoring Hormuz shipping traffic. It is Pakistan's second emergency spot purchase in two weeks. The government has simultaneously raised notified LNG prices by up to 16.17% to offset higher procurement costs.






