EUROPE GAS SHOCK FROM QATAR OUTAGE European gas prices are rising as damage to Qatar’s LNG facilities cuts about 17% of its exports, with repairs possibly taking years. What was seen as a short disruption is now a multi-year supply shock, tightening global markets and pushing up long-term prices—especially for 2027. Buyers are holding back, traders are cautious, and volatility has surged. While mild weather is limiting demand for now, colder conditions could quickly drive prices higher.(*Walter Bloomberg)