LNG exports from Qatar collapse by 80% in the third quarter of 2026, Qatar delivered only 4 million tons of LNG to the market. With an average quarterly level of 20 million tons in 2025, this is an 80% decrease. In the global ranking of exporters, the country dropped from 2nd to 7th place. During the same period, the United States increased LNG exports by 15% to 32 million tons. racing across Europe.