Helium Prices Spike as Qatar LNG Halt Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Helium prices have surged to record highs in 2026, with spot prices jumping over 30% in the past month, as a production halt at Qatar’s LNG facilities disrupts a critical node in the global supply chain. The shutdown, triggered by unexpected maintenance issues at QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan complex, has slashed helium output from one of […]

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