Pakistan's Energy Crisis Worsens as Strait of Hormuz Disrupts LNG Supplies

Pakistan is facing an energy crunch due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, which has disrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. According to a report by the International Gas Union, Snam, and Rystad Energy, Pakistan experienced a sharp decline in LNG imports in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year.

The report found that Pakistan's LNG imports dropped between 0.8 billion and 1.5 billion cubic meters during the crisis. The country has been forced to reduce natural gas consumption and resort to fuel switching to manage the shortfall, along with other price-sensitive markets across emerging Asia and Africa.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has constrained approximately 20% of global LNG supply, equivalent to about 3% of total natural gas supply. Asian importers have borne the heaviest impact, accounting for more than 80% of the import shortfall. Qatar bore the brunt of the disruption, with LNG exports falling 91% in May 2026 compared to May 2025.