Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates

Natural gas prices spiked by nearly 50% on Monday after QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest exporters, halted production following "military attacks" on its facilities. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Oil and gas prices have significantly increased following escalating conflicts in the Middle East, with Iran launching strikes and military actions impacting energy facilities and shipping routes.

Natural gas prices spiked by nearly 50% after QatarEnergy halted production due to "military attacks" on its facilities.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, surged by 10% to over $82 a barrel after attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
QatarEnergy and Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down production and a refinery respectively following drone attacks attributed to Iran.

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