Collapse of China’s LNG offtakes puts markets in disarray

Monday, 22 September 2025

China’s LNG demand collapse – along with strategic stockpiling of oil – have put trade flows and price dynamics in disarray. Imports plunged 20% in the first half of 2025, making Asian spot LNG prices fall from a peak of $16.50 per MMBtu in February to currently around $11.34 per MMBtu.


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