Reports say the conflict in Iran has disrupted Qatar’s LNG shipments via the
Strait of Hormuz, prompting Pakistan to seek additional spot cargoes. Islamabad
plans to buy at least one spot cargo for July delivery and may procure up to six
cargoes for August. AKD Securities research head Muhammad Awais Ashraf said hot
summer weather and reduced solar output have raised power demand, forcing
greater reliance on LNG-fired generation. Earlier this week the government paid
the highest spot price since 2022 for one cargo; Pakistan has so far purchased
four July-delivery spot cargoes.