A Gastech industry report in September 2026 identified Pakistan among nations worst hit by LNG shortages linked to the closure of which strategic waterway?

Explanation: A Gastech industry report identified Pakistan among the countries worst affected by LNG shortages following disruption linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war, recommending that Pakistan strengthen its domestic energy security by increasing focus on renewables and coal. The disruption also triggered blackouts and factory shutdowns in Bangladesh, illustrating how a single maritime chokepoint disruption can ripple across multiple import-dependent economies in South Asia simultaneously.