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Energy & Hydrocarbons
Four years ago.. The biggest shake-up in the global gas market is expected

Four years ago.. The biggest shake-up in the global gas market is expected

Bloomberg warned that the widening conflict in the Middle East signals the largest disruption in global gas markets since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, amid a near-total disruption of liquefied natural gas movement through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for about 20% of global LNG exports, threatening a sharp rise in prices, especially in Asia. According to Bloomberg, ship tracking data showed that at least 11 LNG carriers heading to or coming from Qatar stopped to avoid passing through the strait, while Asian buyers continued to communicate with suppliers in the Middle East to check on the availability of alternative shipments in anticipation of any long-term disruption. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 1, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.. these are the scenarios for the global gas market

Due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.. these are the scenarios for the global gas market

Bloomberg warned that the widening conflict in the Middle East threatens to cause the largest disruption in global gas markets since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, amid a near-total disruption of liquefied natural gas movement through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for about 20% of global LNG exports, threatening a sharp rise in prices, especially in Asia. According to Bloomberg, ship tracking data showed that at least 11 LNG carriers heading to or coming from Qatar have stopped to avoid passing through the strait, while Asian buyers continue to communicate with suppliers in the Middle East to check on the availability of alternative shipments in anticipation of any long-term disruption. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 1, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
OPEC+ Considers Increasing Production by 411,000 Barrels Per Day, Brent Likely to Reach $100

OPEC+ Considers Increasing Production by 411,000 Barrels Per Day, Brent Likely to Reach $100

The OPEC+ alliance is considering increasing oil production by up to 411,000 barrels per day during its upcoming meeting today, Sunday, as Barclays raised its forecast for Brent crude prices to around $100 per barrel, following military attacks by the United States and the Zionist entity on Iran and the subsequent regional escalation that raised supply concerns. Two informed sources told Reuters that the alliance is likely to discuss at its scheduled meeting today, which includes eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies, including Russia, a larger production increase of 411,000 barrels per day amid recent geopolitical developments. Read the full content on الشروق ...

Mar 1, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria's production will reach 977,000 barrels per day

Algeria's production will reach 977,000 barrels per day

Algeria's oil production will see an increase of 6,000 barrels per day starting in April, bringing production to 977,000 barrels per day. This follows a decision by Algeria and seven other countries in the 'OPEC+' alliance for a new collective production increase of 206,000 barrels per day. The increase will take effect starting next April. In a coordinating ministerial meeting, Algeria and the seven countries confirmed their commitment to a cautious approach to maintain market stability.

Mar 1, 2026radioalgerie.dz
SMEs & Local Business
اقتصاد | الإذاعة الجزائرية

Hadi Tamam: We have signed agreements with all banks to grant loans exceeding 50 billion dinars

Hadi Tamam, the General Director of the Loan Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises, confirmed that the fund is continuing to support small and medium enterprises, whether in the establishment phase or in the expansion phase, after the fund's activities were previously limited to medium-term investments or commercial loans. Hadi Tamam, who was a guest on the Multimedia Economy program, added that the fund has signed agreements with all accredited banks in Algeria to grant loans exceeding 50 million dinars with a guarantee not exceeding 70 percent, which is a significant rate to cover the risk borne by the bank.

Mar 1, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Arqab participates in the coordination meeting of the Group of Eight countries within OPEC+

Arqab participates in the coordination meeting of the Group of Eight countries within OPEC+

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arqab, participated this Sunday via videoconferencing in the coordination meeting of the Group of Eight countries that signed the cooperation declaration (OPEC+) which implements voluntary production adjustments, namely: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, and Russia, according to a statement from the ministry.

Mar 1, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
General Directorate of Taxes: Start of Vehicle Tax Sticker Acquisition Beginning This Sunday

General Directorate of Taxes: Start of Vehicle Tax Sticker Acquisition Beginning This Sunday

The General Directorate of Taxes announced this Sunday in a statement the start of the legal period for acquiring the vehicle tax sticker for the year 2026, starting from March 1st until May 31st, exceptionally instead of March 31st. The Directorate clarified that the vehicle tax sticker will be available in its paper form starting from April 1st, through the tax collection offices and Algeria Post offices, pending its distribution at the national level.

Mar 1, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Trade & Exports
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Supply Chain Disruption Fears

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Supply Chain Disruption Fears

The Iranian news agency Mehr reported that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, which will paralyze navigation through it, especially for oil and gas tankers, as more than 20 million barrels of oil pass through it daily along with large quantities of liquefied natural gas. In addition to disrupting supply chains, over 11% of global trade passes through it.

Mar 1, 2026radioalgerie.dz