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Russian Energy Demand Soars Amid US-Israeli-Iran Conflict

3/6/2026

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Kremlin reports demand for Russian energy as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupts oil via Strait of Hormuz.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, emphasized Russia's reliability as an energy supplier.
Saad al-Kaabi, Qatar's Energy Minister, warned exports could halt if the conflict escalates, driving oil toward $150 a barrel.
Qatar halted liquefied natural gas production, accounting for 20% of global supply, and continued conflict would impact GDP and energy availability.

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Kremlin reports demand for Russian energy as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupts oil via Strait of Hormuz.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, emphasized Russia's reliability as an energy supplier.
Saad al-Kaabi, Qatar's Energy Minister, warned exports could halt if the conflict escalates, driving oil toward $150 a barrel.
Qatar halted liquefied natural gas production, accounting for 20% of global supply, and continued conflict would impact GDP and energy availability.