Economy
Qatar’s budget deficit more than doubles to €5bn in second quarter amid LNG disruption
Qatar’s budget deficit surged to over €5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, more than doubling due to disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The first-half deficit has already surpassed the country’s original full-year forecast. According to Doha, reductions in operating spending will not affect salaries or capital projects. Meanwhile, European gas buyers are experiencing delivery cancellations that will continue into early November, as the ongoing Iran war delays revenue for Qatar.
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