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Saad Sherida al-Kaabi
Executive
Qatar's Energy Minister responsible for overseeing the country's energy sector.
Notable Quotes
"this was an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature"View Story →
"Plant production was intentionally completely stopped since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance requirements, it was first restarted again only two days ago"View Story →
"If tankers and other merchant vessels cannot pass through the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices could reach $150 a barrel within two to three weeks."View Story →
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June 22, 2026Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
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