Qatar’s state energy company has reported significant damage to its Ras Laffan gas complex. This announcement, made on Thursday, has sparked concerns across energy markets and led to a substantial increase in natural gas prices in Europe.
Regional Tensions and Strikes in Qatar Trigger Sharp Rise in European Gas Prices

By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people
