South Pars on fire, sparking new energy crisis
- Posted on March 19, 2026
- By CNN
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South Pars on fire, sparking new energy crisis

The world’s largest natural gas field has been struck in an escalation in the war on Iran. The South Pars gas field is shared by Iran and Qatar, who exports as much as 20% of the world’s supply. CNN anchor Kristie Lu Stout explains the impact on energy prices.