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Natural gas traders are assessing the impact of Iranian strikes that caused “extensive damage” to Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, the world’s largest LNG hub producing about a fifth of global supply. Shipments were already halted, but further damage could prolong disruptions. European gas prices have risen over 70% and Asian LNG futures 88% since the conflict began, while US futures gained up to 6.3%.