LNG

Oct 8 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market increased over the past week by up to $6,500 per day. Rates were quoted at an average of between $64,000 per day and $66,000 per day West of Suez and at rates of between $67,5000 per day and $69,500 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers.