Pakistan Among Most Vulnerable Countries to LNG Disruptions

Pakistan is among the Asian countries most exposed to LNG supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar and the UAE together supplying about 99 percent of the country's LNG. This heavy dependence on Gulf suppliers leaves Pakistan particularly vulnerable when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.

LNG accounts for about 30 percent of Pakistan's total gas supply and is mainly used for power generation, fertilizer production, and industrial activity. The disruption has already pushed policymakers toward alternative sources of electricity.

The report suggests that Pakistan and other Asian economies could reduce their exposure by accelerating renewable energy projects, including utility-scale solar, wind farms, and commercial rooftop solar, alongside greater investment in energy storage.