A sudden halt in helium production in Qatar due to Iranian drone strikes has triggered global concerns, as the country supplies over a third of the world’s helium. This rare gas is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, medical imaging, and aerospace applications, with no immediate substitutes available. CNBC’s Lisa Kailai Han explains how this disruption could impact electronics markets, delay chip production, and increase costs across industries reliant on advanced technology. The shortage underscores the fragility of critical supply chains in high-tech sectors.
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