LNG

Oct 22 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market increased over the past week by up to $20,000 per day. Rates were quoted at an average of between $85,000 per day and $95,000 per day West of Suez and at rates of between $80,000 per day and $90,000 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers.