Introduction
The ongoing disruption to Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports entered a new phase on Monday, April 6, 2026, as two carriers aborted a rare attempt to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels, ‘Al Ghariya’ and ‘Al Huwaila,’ turned around near the critical maritime chokepoint, according to ship-tracking data, underscoring the persistent blockade that has locked a significant portion of global gas supply inside the Persian Gulf. The move came just hours after the tankers appeared to be attempting the first such crossing in over a month, a development closely monitored by global energy traders.
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