Levantine Importers Likely To Lose Patience After Seventh Pipeline Blast

The seventh explosion on the Egyptian pipeline supplying gas to Israel and Jordan in 2011 indicates that Cairo appears unable or unwilling to halt the disruptions to supply. The unpopularity of the gas supply deal between Egypt and Israel makes further attacks likely, suggesting it is time for Israel and Jordan to step up the search for other sources of gas.

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