Global liquefied natural gas trade is facing fresh disruption as the conflict in the Middle East and strikes on Iranian energy facilities unsettle supply chains for the fuel, raising concerns over longer-term availability. The head of the International Gas Union warned that the shock to flows of the most flexible form of gas could reverberate across markets, with potential spillovers for oil benchmarks like Oil – Brent Crude, Oil – US Crude, and the LNG-linked Natural Gas.
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Over the past month, Brent has declined about 7.24%, U.S. crude is down roughly 3.58%, and natural gas has fallen near 16.67%, indicating that geopolitical risks are being weighed against concerns over demand and new supply capacity. Daily technicals show Brent and WTI flashing a cautious Hold and Hold stance respectively, while natural gas screens as a near-term Sell, highlighting downside momentum despite structural supply worries. Investors can explore more updates, prices, and analysis across global markets at Commodities.