Iran War Sends Gas Prices Soaring — What Kalshi Odds Say Now

– A conflict involving Iran that began February 28 has sent global natural gas and LNG prices surging dramatically across all major markets.

– Kalshi’s natural gas peak contract trades around 64 cents, meaning the market sees roughly a 64% chance gas spikes above $6.01 this year.

– Watch Strait of Hormuz shipping data and any escalation near Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex, which supplies 20% of global LNG.

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What Happened

Since the Iran war began on February 28, energy markets have been rattled. European natural gas contracts are up more than 70%, Asian LNG futures have surged 88%, and US natural gas climbed 5.6% on March 19 alone — rising 12.3% over the broader stretch. The flashpoint is geography: Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex, which produces roughly 20% of the world’s LNG supply, sits dangerously close to the conflict zone.

The Market

KXNGASMAX-26DEC31-P6.00 asks whether natural gas hits a yearly peak above $6.00 before the end of 2026. It last traded with a bid of 61 cents and an ask of 67 cents — roughly a 64% chance that ceiling gets broken. A related contract, KXHORMUZTRAFFIC-26APR01-T5, tracks ship volume through the Strait of Hormuz. At 91 cents, the market prices about a 91% chance traffic stays above the threshold — but any disruption there could flip that number fast and drag gas prices higher.

What to Watch

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This is market commentary, not financial advice. Always verify contract terms and do your own research before placing any trades.

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