Market Chatter: ExxonMobil Executive Describes Middle East LNG Shortfalls as Short Term

05:33 AM EDT, 09/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- An ExxonMobil (XOM) executive said disruptions and shortages of liquefied natural gas supplies from the Middle East are expected to be short-term, Reuters reported Tuesday. Andrew Barry, chairman of LNG market development at ExxonMobil, said at an industry event in Thailand that the company views the current disruptions as temporary, while underscoring the region's the long-term importance, according to the report. ExxonMobil did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)