Middle East conflict threatens Taiwan's natural gas supply through the Strait of Hormuz

setn.com (Chinese)

Taiwan's natural gas supply is threatened as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked due to Middle East conflict. Former presidential spokesperson Kolas Yotaka stated that Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point, impacts 20-30% of Taiwan's natural gas imports, primarily from Qatar. Yotaka called for a national energy conference, highlighting the vulnerability of Taiwan's energy security and the potential for price hikes and power rationing.


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