TRUMP100 How much lasting damage has this war already done?
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Mar 20, 2026 They unpack twin attacks on major Middle East energy plants and the ripple effects through global fuel and gas supplies. They explore jet fuel shortages, risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and how damaged infrastructure can leave long economic scars. They also discuss heated political statements, a presidential gaffe with Japan's leader, and a massive Pentagon funding request for widening military action.
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Global LNG Supply Hit By Strikes
- Attacks on Iran's South Pars (North Field) and Qatar's Ras Laffan have destabilised global LNG markets.
- Ras Laffan supplies ~20% of the world's LNG and 17% of the field's output is offline, causing immediate price spikes and long repair times (3–5 years).
Ras Laffan Damage Will Have Long Term Economic Scars
- Damage at Ras Laffan could create lasting economic scars beyond the war's duration.
- Qatar Energy warns repairs may take 3–5 years and 17% of the field's gas output is out of commission, reducing supply long-term.
Airlines Face Imminent Jet Fuel Shortages
- Jet fuel and airline operations face imminent shortages from disrupted Middle East supplies.
- Airlines warned shortages could begin around Easter, and Britain risks long-haul disruption because it imports jet fuel from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
