US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supply
US LNG exports to Asia surged in April due to reduced supply from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict involving Iran. Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports were sent to Asian markets, reflecting a more than 175% increase since February. Despite higher shipments to Asia, overall US LNG exports declined slightly from March due to fewer days and loading delays.
- ▪Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia in April, a sharp increase since the Middle East conflict began in late February.
- ▪Shipments to Asia rose from 970,000 tonnes in February to 2.71 million tonnes in April following US and Israel strikes on Iran.
- ▪Asian spot LNG prices averaged $17.92 per mmBtu in April, about 17% above Europe’s TTF benchmark.
- ▪Europe remained the top destination for US LNG in April, receiving 56% of total exports.
- ▪Gas flows to US LNG export plants reached a record 18.8 billion cubic feet per day in April.
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US LNG exports to Asia surged in April as Middle East conflict curtailed supplySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxNearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month, marking a sharp increase since the conflict began in late February.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 02, 2026, 09:19 AMUpdated May 02, 2026, 09:19 AMHOUSTON – US exports of liquefied natural gas to Asia jumped in April, with American producers helping offset reduced supplies from Middle Eastern exporters as the Iran war curtailed output in the region, preliminary ship-tracking data from financial firm LSEG showed.Nearly a quarter of all US LNG exports went to Asia during the month, marking a sharp increase since the conflict began in late February and underscoring the growing role of the US…
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