The Washington Post reports that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz are driving Asian nations that depend on Gulf energy—such as Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea—to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases from the United States, boosting US LNG exporters’ market share amid surging prices and energy security concerns.
Despite challenges such as higher costs and long shipping distances, new long‑term deals with US suppliers reflect Asia’s efforts to diversify away from traditional Gulf sources amid broader geopolitical instability.
